Head of Financial Planning and Major Projects

5 months contract with local authorities

Job Summary:

Head of Service role to lead on Councils medium term financial planning and provide finance support to the Councils major capital projects such as the redevelopment of the Cambridge Road Estate. To lead a newly established team to support these functions for the council following a restructure.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

Take collective responsibility as part of the Shared Finance Service Management Team for delivering activities that will realise the Shared Finance Service ambition to add value inspire success

Demonstrate strong and confident leadership of the Shared Finance Service inspiring staff to deliver excellent finance services to Kingston and Sutton Councils

Lead the Shared Finance Service to develop a culture that reflects the INSPIRE values and to achieve business plans and corporate objectives

Have a good understanding of the role and function of all finance teams to be able to contribute to the strategic management of the service as part of the Shared Finance Service Management Team.

Provide strategic support and advice to Council committees Councillors Member boards and corporate governance arrangements in financial matters for RBK

Develop strategic partnerships and effective relationships with external partners Undertake the role of Company Director for one or more Council owned companies as required

Support the Council s emergency planning (EP) requirements as required at CHOS level and be on the CHOS duty rota for silver level EP response

Lead and Manage the Finance Trainee scheme if required

Essential experience and qualification:

Completed a relevant professional qualification that supports delivery of functional responsibilities (e.g. CIPFA CIMA MBA etc)

Current full member of a professional accountancy body as required under statutory guidance to deputise S151 officer duties

Significant experience at Senior Finance Manager level in a Local Authority or similar public body

Additional information to note:

Interim support is required whilst permanent recruitment is underway. The post will be hybrid with around 12 days a week expected to be spent in the office. Whilst this role is in Kingston upon Thames occasional (once every 2 months) attendance at Sutton may be required as part of a shared management team.