Head of Finance

Head of Finance wanted for a local authority based in London. The role will be for 6 -9 months and can pay up to £750 p/day. The role would require office attendance 1 day p/week. Main duties include:- To provide proactive expert advice to Members, the Director, Head of Service and managers across the authority on financial and capital strategy and accounting. Accountable for the development and implementation of the council's financial strategy, liaising as required with central government departments, external agencies and other local authorities. Accountable for the development and implementation of the council's capital strategy and capital accounting. To keep abreast of developments in local government funding, financial strategy and capital accounting, and ensure that the council's arrangements operate in compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements and good practice. To identify and forecast the funding and income available to the council, together with the risks associated with each source of finance and potential impact of such risks. To identify and advise on ways in which the council can maximise the financial resources available to it.The ideal candidate will need to be a qualified accountant and will need to start at short notice If you are interested, please apply