Our client, based in the West Midlands, is currently recruiting for three Head of Financial Services (Adult Social Care / Housing / Economic Development) on temporary contracts for at least six months but are likely to have a scope to extend to 12 months.

The positions are predominantly working from home, with travel to the office required once per month.

Our client is proud to provide an open, inclusive and diverse workplace in which everyone has the opportunity to be their best.

The positions are due to start immediately on a full time basis. The daily rate is in the region of £650inside IR35 dependent upon experience for this position.

Experience within the public sector and particularly local government is desirable for the positions, however candidates will be considered who have background working in large organisations.Duties will include (but not limited to):

• Managing a finance team of 10 staff, providing finance support, advice and challenge to the designated Directorate and value-added services, linking operational data and statistics to financial data to provide meaningful analysis for decision making (e.g. unit costs, cost drivers, benchmarking, KPIs etc.)
• Being the single point of clearance for the S151 officer for the financial implications of reports ensuring timely clearance after seeking specialist advice as appropriate (e.g. capital, treasury, accounting treatment etc.)
• Providing specialist technical financial expertise and advise on complex business matters
• Provide specialist knowledge and thorough understanding within the area of expertise will be used to advise, guide, negotiate and lead others within this field of technical specialism

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Extensive experience of providing a high-quality finance service within a tightly constrained financial environment
• Successful track record of developing and maintaining effective relationships to work in partnership with senior stakeholders
• Experience of managing a team of finance staff, including people and resource management

Working hours:

• 37.5 hours per week
• Monday - Friday 9am-5pm (flexi-time)

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

KEYWORDS: Adult Social Care, Housing, Senior Finance Business Partner, Head of Finance, Finance Manager

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