Head Of Finance

Job Description

Head of Finance

Brent Council

3 days onsite, 2 days work from home (non-negotiable)

PAYE: £466.58 per day OR

Limited/Umbrella: £650.00 per day

6 month initial contract with the view for extension

The Post

The Head of Finance is part of the Council’s core senior managers’ group and providesstrategic financial leadership across the Neighbourhoods & Regeneration and Finance & Resources directorates. This role requires a highly skilled finance professional who combines technical excellence, commercial acumen, leadership capability and the influencing skills needed to operate across a broad and complex strategic agenda. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing strategic financial advice and building strong, trusted relationships with Members, the Neighbourhoods & Regeneration and Finance & Resources Directors and senior managers across the Council. 
• Leading all aspects of financial and management accounting, budgeting, forecasting and medium-term financial planning across the Neighbourhoods & Regeneration and Finance & Resources revenue budgets, ensuring robust financial control and long-term financial sustainability. 
• Providing financial leadership for major strategically significant service contracts, including the Council’s waste, recycling and street cleansing arrangements, ensuring robust financial monitoring, performance challenge, contractual compliance and value-for-money outcomes. 

To find out more information please contact Abbie at abbiek@4recruitmentservices.com

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