Finance Project Manager - Interim

Spencer Clarke Group are working closely with a newly forming Local Authority to appoint an experienced Finance Project Manager to support the development of the organisation's finance function.

This is a senior interim assignment working closely with the Interim Strategic Finance Lead, leading key finance-related projects and helping shape the financial strategies, systems and processes required for the new Authority.

What's on Offer

Rate: £750 - £1000 per day (Negotiable)

Contract length: 6 months initially

Full-time: 37 hours per week

Working pattern: Hybrid (primarily remote with approx. 1 day per week in Sussex initially)

Start: ASAP

The Role

You will lead and deliver a number of finance-related projects critical to establishing the Authority's finance framework, while supporting the wider finance implementation programme.

Key responsibilities:

Leading projects to negotiate and implement Service Level Agreements with constituent councils for finance systems and services.

Supporting the development of finance strategies, policies, systems and processes aligned with the Authority's implementation strategy.

Working closely with senior leaders, Members, partners and programme sponsors to drive project delivery.

Ensuring risks, dependencies and interdependencies across projects are effectively managed.

Providing financial expertise and project leadership across the finance implementation programme.

Ensuring delivery is high quality, transparent and accountable, aligned to the Authority's strategic objectives.

About You

You will ideally have:

Significant senior finance experience within Local Government.

Strong project management and programme delivery experience.

Experience establishing or transforming finance systems, governance frameworks or shared service arrangements.

The ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders, including Members and partner organisations.

A recognised CCAB qualification (CIPFA / ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or equivalent experience.

How to Apply

If you are interested, please submit your CV along with your required day rate. If successful, a consultant will be in touch to discuss further details.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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