Chief Finance Officer

Based in Kent, hybrid working

Permanent, Full-time position - £73,242 - £86,518

We’re working with a Unitary Authority in the South East to support the recruitment of their Chief Finance Officer (Deputy S 151).

Key Responsibilities of the Chief Finance Officer:

• Direct, oversee and report on the council’s budget, treasury management, cashflow, business partnering and Exchequer services
• Lead a significant element of the Council's Financial Improvement and Transformation
• Produce comprehensive strategy papers and monitoring reports, to support the Corporate Management Team, Cabinet and Council in making decisions and facilitate effective scrutiny by committees
• Collaborate with the full range of internal stakeholders, including Members, Corporate Management Team and other senior managers
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with external bodies and peer groups

Essential Experience required of the Chief Finance Officer:

• CAB Qualified with extensive (minimum Head of Service) experience in a large public sector organisation
• Experience managing/overseeing financial management, forecasting modelling and recovery functions
• Highly numerate and able to present effectively to management teams with strong report writing skills