Finance Advisor - Strategic Finance and Accounting
Local Authority Cheshire
Remote Working - but ideally need to be able to come in to the office 3 - 4 times a month
Monday to Friday 09:00-16:20
37 Hours per week
£35ph - £40ph Umbrella

Job Purpose

The role involves leading strategic financial services for the local authority, ensuring compliance with financial standards and regulations, and developing the Medium Term Financial Strategy. Collaboration with service directors and stakeholders is essential to align financial strategies with business objectives, providing analysis and recommendations to inform decision-making.

Main responsibilities

• Provide guidance to the Chief Finance Officer on the Medium Term Financial Strategy, statutory duties, and lead the preparation of balanced annual budgets and financial reports.
• Oversee the Reserves Strategy, Capital Strategy, Treasury Management Strategy, and ensure effective financial governance, risk management, and compliance with statutory requirements.
• Lead the preparation of the annual Statement of Accounts, manage technical accounting advisory services, and liaise with external auditors and agencies.
• Develop and implement Finance Procedures, provide advice on financial delegation, and support senior management in budget management and forecasting.
• Manage and motivate the finance team, promote financial systems, ensure staff development, and foster a culture of accountability, governance, and continuous improvement.

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.

If this role is of interest, please just respond to this advert with an up to date copy of your CV or call Jake on 01772 208969