Finance Director
- Recruiter
- North Somerset Council
- Location
- Somerset
- Salary
- £100k - 110k per year + Benefits
- Posted
- 19 Nov 2018
- Closes
- 02 Dec 2018
- Ref
- 3471271
- Job Title
- Finance Director
- Category
- Public Sector
- Experience Levels
- Director
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Director of Finance North Somerset Council
In your new role you will actively participate in the corporate management of the organisation and be the councils designated Chief Finance Officer (section 151 role).
You will be responsible for the financial management and control of the council’s total gross annual revenue expenditure of £400m (£150m net), £60m of annual capital expenditure and lead a large team of professional and technical staff.
You will develop the council’s medium term financial plan and lead on the commercial strategy, ensuring sustainable balanced finances. You will appraise and advise on the acquisition of commercial, income generating assets. You will lead and manage the councils £100m commercial acquisitions programme, maximising financial returns whilst managing and minimising potential risks.
You will lead and shape the delivery services within the finance, strategic procurement, and infrastructure delivery teams.
In the role, you will ensure that the executive, elected members and other decision makers are provided with information that is fit for purpose, providing clear explanations on financial issues and their implications.
You will constantly challenge, review and revise the council’s financial operations driving maximum return within a controlled framework.
What you’ll need to succeed
To succeed in this role you will need to be a qualified accountant (CIPFA/ACA/CIMA), have previous experience and understanding of Section 151 responsibilities and demonstrate considerable knowledge and experience of strategic financial management at a senior management level in a large public authority. You will be a confident and articulate communicator with direct experience of appraising and advising on commercial opportunities.
What you’ll get in return
In return you will receive a competitive salary up to £110,000pa + benefits.
You will get the opportunity to perform a key role that will be challenging and extremely rewarding as well as contributing to the effective corporate management of the organisation in a growing local authority area with exciting and innovative plans.
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