Role: Chief Officer - Finance and Performance REF 1793138
Contract Length: 6 months with potential extension
Location: Hybrid/Rugby - 2-3 days per week
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: Up to £1,100 per day
Security Clearance: BPSS
Spinwell is recruiting for a Chief Officer - Finance and Performance for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CHIEF OFFICER - FINANCE AND PERFORMANCE
Statutory Leadership
- Act as the Council's designated Section 151 Officer, ensuring compliance with all statutory financial responsibilities.
- Provide authoritative advice to Members, the Chief Executive, Executive Team and wider leadership team on financial strategy, governance and decision-making.
- Lead on budget setting, financial planning, treasury management, financial resilience and year-end processes.
- Ensure effective financial controls, assurance arrangements and risk management frameworks are maintained.
- Lead external audit engagement and manage key relationships with auditors and regulators.
Finance Leadership and Management
- Provide direct leadership and management to the finance function.
- Lead, motivate and develop finance staff, creating a positive and high-performing culture.
- Ensure clear objectives, accountability and performance management arrangements are in place across the service.
- Support and mentor finance managers while providing stability and direction during a period of change.
- Drive continuous improvement across financial processes, systems and reporting.
Member and Stakeholder Engagement
- Develop positive and productive relationships with elected Members.
- Present complex financial matters in a clear, practical and accessible manner.
- Provide confidence and reassurance during difficult financial discussions and decision-making processes.
- Support Members in understanding financial risks, opportunities and statutory responsibilities.
- Work collaboratively with senior officers, external partners and key stakeholders.
Strategic and Corporate Contribution
- Contribute as a member of the senior leadership team.
- Support the Council's wider transformation, organisational development and service improvement ambitions.
- Provide strategic financial insight to inform corporate priorities and decision-making.
- Champion sound governance, accountability and financial sustainability across the organisation.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCES OF THE CHIEF OFFICER - FINANCE AND PERFORMANCE
- Previous experience acting as a Section 151 Officer within a local authority.
- CCAB-qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Significant experience leading local government finance functions.
- Strong understanding of local authority accounting, financial management and governance requirements.
- Experience operating successfully within politically sensitive environments.
- Leadership Qualities
- An approachable and credible people manager.
- Proven ability to lead, support and develop teams.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to build trust and confidence with Members, officers and stakeholders.
- Calm, resilient and measured under pressure.
- Ability to simplify complex financial matters for non-financial audiences.
If you are a Chief Officer - Finance and Performance, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!
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