Deputy Head of Finance (DS151)
- Recruiter
- Hays Accountancy and Finance
- Location
- Homeworking
- Salary
- £59000.00 - £66000.00 per annum + and great benefits/hybrid working
- Posted
- 30 May 2022
- Closes
- 27 Jun 2022
- Ref
- 4213491
- Contact
- Lucy West
- Job Title
- Head of Finance
- Category
- Public Sector
- Experience Levels
- Manager
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Local Government Head of Finance, DS151
Deputy Head of Finance and Deputy Section 151 Officer
c. £59,000 - £66,000 hybrid/flexible working
Cambridge City Council has a clear vision about leading a united city: 'One Cambridge - Fair for All'. In which economic dynamism and prosperity are combined with social justice and equality. We also want Cambridge to be a sustainable city which is focused on reducing its carbon footprint and tackling climate change.
We have a strong record of delivering high quality services to our residents, particularly targeting the needs of the most vulnerable In support of these ambitions, the council is undertaking a significant transformation programme, Our Cambridge, extending collaboration with our communities and external partners, modernising the delivery of services and ensuring the financial resilience of the council.
About the role
As our Deputy Head of Finance and Deputy Section 151 Officer you will lead and deliver outstanding, customer focused accounting services that safeguard our resources, underpin Council decision making and play a significant role in enabling our ongoing transformation. Working with the Head of Finance, you will lead on the development of annual and longer-term financial plans, as well as the delivery of revenue and capital budgets. The efficient year end accounts process will be your responsibility, as will management of treasury, cash, capital and VAT. You will also lead the development of our financial management system, working with the two local authority partners who share the system.
You will provide leadership and management of the accountancy teams, developing staff to their full potential, improving performance and building a service that has both the ability to deliver today and the potential to manage the ever-changing local government landscape.
About you
A professionally qualified accountant (CCAB, CIMA or equivalent) with a track record of leading and developing large, multi-service finance teams and with a strong understanding of financial accounting, you will be able to evidence a significant role in the preparation of final accounts, the delivery of corporate budget processes and in the provision of sound strategic advice to Member/Board level.
If your background is not in local government, we would need directly relevant and transferable experience that would be appropriate to working in a complex, political, service environment.
We support our staff with development opportunities from the day they join the council. We also offer a range of flexible working options including flexible hours, and home/hybrid working, dependent on the role.
Applications close 19th June
Interviews will be held w/c 27th June
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