Head of Finance in Brent, Greater London

Good Afternoon,

I am currently representing Brent Council who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience

We are looking for a Head of Finance this role will be based at: HA9 0FJ Hybrid

The right candidate will:

• Provide high-quality financial accounting, strategic management accounting, budgeting and financial planning and commercial advice to a department or function within the council.
• Provide advice directly to and manage relationships with leading Members, Strategic Directors and other senior managers across the council, and to manage comparable relationships with major partners and contractors.
• To lead and manage significant financial transactional services and/or operational management services.
• To be capable of deputising for the statutory chief finance officer (s151 officer).
• To take a leading responsibility, within own area of work, for identifying opportunities to reduce costs, improve efficiency and enhance financial control.
• To make a significant contribution to the leadership and management of the Council and of the department.

We require the following:

• CCAB Qualified Accountant (Preferably CIPFA), with significant post qualification experience and Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Track record of achievement at a management level in a similarly large and complex organisation, including managing staff or directing the activities of wider groups of staff, including those where no formal management line exists
• Demonstrable experience of advising on financial planning, accounting and control in a similarly large and complex organisation, including applying complex techniques to influence and improve decision making.

To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed)

If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.

IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.

Look forward to speaking with you soon,