Interim Head of Finance - Financial Planning

Interim Head of Finance - Financial Planning

6-month Interim Head of Finance / Financial Planning Job, Liverpool / Local Government

Your new company

Prominent Local Authority in the Liverpool / Merseyside region

Your new role

Line manager for Financial Planning, Treasury Management, and Grant Management teams of approximately 5-6 FTEs. Provide effective management and leadership to staff within the teams, including all aspects of performance management and staff development. Duties will include :

• Financial Planning - Support the Director of Finance - Technical and Strategic (Deputy S151) in managing the development and ongoing coordination of the Council's Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS).
• Ensure effective financial reporting is in place, encouraging best practice and introducing innovative ways of working.
• Provide accurate and timely corporate revenue and capital budget monitoring and funding reports to senior officers and members.
• Review and update financial planning processes and procedures to ensure they are robust and appropriate.
• Treasury Management - Lead on developing, implementing, and monitoring the annual treasury management strategy, including prudential indicators.
• Ensure compliance with treasury policies, statutory requirements, and best practices.
• Manage the council's cash flow, investments, and borrowing to optimise returns and minimise risk.
• Grant Management - Responsible for managing the administration of grants within the council.
• Work with the funding and development officer to ensure best practice between both teams.

What you'll need to succeed

CIPFA, ACCA, ACA, CIMA qualified accountant with extensive medium-term financial planning (MTFS) and team management experience within the local government sector.

What you'll get in return

Initial 6-month contract, hybrid working, with the potential for extension.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to send an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact us directly for a confidential discussion about your career. If this position isn't suitable but you're exploring other opportunities, please get in touch.

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