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Interim Group Accountant- High Needs Block

Interim Group Accountant- High Needs Block

Civic Recruitment Limited • London, England, UK
27 days ago
Salary
£75,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Temporary
Job description

3 Month Contract With A Local Authority


Job Purpose

To provide strategic financial leadership and expert advice for the High Needs Block within the Education & Inclusion Directorate ensuring effective financial management robust planning and sustainable delivery of SEND services. The role will support service transformation improve financial performance and provide high-quality financial insight to senior leaders and stakeholders.




Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the provision of high-quality financial management and strategic advice across Education Inclusion and SEND services.
  • Act as the principal finance lead for High Needs Block funding expenditure and financial sustainability.
  • Deliver budget monitoring forecasting financial modelling and performance reporting.
  • Provide expert financial advice to senior managers directors Members and external partners.
  • Support transformation programmes through business cases options appraisals and financial analysis.
  • Identify financial risks develop mitigation strategies and support the delivery of recovery plans where required.
  • Advise on funding opportunities policy changes and their financial implications.
  • Contribute to statutory accounts financial returns external audit requirements and local authority financial processes.
  • Develop financial systems processes and reporting mechanisms to improve transparency and control.
  • Support budget holders in achieving value for money and long-term financial sustainability.
  • Manage motivate and develop the SEND Finance Team including up to four direct reports.
  • Represent the Council at regional and national forums contributing to wider sector discussions and best practice.


Requirements

  • CCAB or CIMA qualified accountant or significant equivalent senior-level finance experience.
  • Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
  • Significant experience of financial management within a large and complex organisation.
  • Strong experience in financial modelling forecasting and strategic financial planning.
  • Knowledge and experience of local authority finance statutory accounting and financial reporting requirements.
  • Experience supporting local authority closedown and Statement of Accounts processes.
  • Experience of managing and developing professional finance teams.
  • Proven ability to influence and negotiate with senior stakeholders.
  • Experience delivering projects and outcomes across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Understanding of public sector commercialisation and associated financial risks.
  • Excellent analytical problem-solving communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-finance audiences.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver under challenging deadlines.


Additional Information

  • Location: Lynton House Ilford (Hybrid working minimum 1 - 2 days per week in Redbridge office)
  • Hours per Week: 36 hours per week
  • Pay: Bi-weekly payments




Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 75000 - 75000
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