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Deputy CFO & Deputy S151 Officer
Posted 7 hours 28 minutes ago by Venn Group
We are working with a local authority who are looking for a Deputy S151 Officer to join the team. This is a key opportunity to play a pivotal role in ensuring the financial resilience and stability of the organisation during a critical period.
RoleRole: Deputy CFO & Deputy S151 Officer
Location: Local Authority
Set-up: Hybrid
Rate: £750-900 /day via umbrella, inside IR35
Duration: Initial 6-month contract
Hours: Full-time
Start: ASAP
Purpose of the jobYou will lead the Council's budget setting process with specific focus on MTFP working directly with the Council's Section 151 Officer and deputising for them. This role will be part of the Council's corporate leadership team
Key Responsibilities- Support the Section 151 Officer in delivering robust financial management and statutory duties under the Local Government Act 1972
- Provide strategic financial advice to senior management and elected members
- Oversaw the preparation the MTFP papers and reports for a gross revenue spend of c.£1bn
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, accounting standards, and best practices
- Lead on financial risk management and value for money for a Council wide transformation programme savings and efficiency plans
- Ensure the finance teams readiness for ERP (Oracle) implementation and oversee the development of a product team
- Mentor and support finance team members to ensure high performance and continuous improvement
- A proven track record of working effectively in a leadership role with exposure to S151 responsibilities
- Experience leading on the development of the MTFP for a large local authority, translating emerging plans into deliverable budget options
- Experience supporting and driving Council wide multi-year transformation and change programmes working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of managing relationships with internal/external auditors and responding to audit findings
- Highly developed communication skills and the ability to influence and negotiate across a range of diverse subjects and stakeholders
- In depth understanding of local government finance regulations, challenges, and best practices
- Fully qualified CCAB accountant (e.g. CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA, ACA)
Should this position be of interest to you, please apply with an updated copy of your CV and myself or a member of the team will give you a call to discuss further.
At Venn Group, we endeavour to respond to all applications However due to the volume of applications we receive, if you have not heard from us within 48 hours please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion
Venn Group
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