Interim Assistant Director of Finance

Interim Assistant Director of Finance

600 - 700 p/day

Interim, Full time

North West (hybrid/remote working)

Interim Assistant Director of Finance required to join an evolving Local Authority at an exciting period for a 6-to-9-month assignment. As the Interim Assistant Director of Finance you will work closely with the Director of finance to ensure the key deliverables of the organisation are met:

Key responsibilities of the Interim Assistant Director of Finance:

• It is essential that you have a track record of delivering at this level within a Local Authority setting
• Lead budget setting, monitoring, and closure processes for the Combined Authority's General Budgets and provide oversight of and coordination of financial processes
• Provide strategic financial advice to senior leadership, elected members, and external stakeholders. Ensure robust year-end accounting processes and oversee the preparation, publication, and audit of annual financial statements
• Liaise with internal audit, and external regulators to ensure transparency and accountability

Essential experience of the Interim Assistant Director of Finance:

• CCAB/CIMA qualified accountant
• Local Authority experience (Essential)
• Proven experience in public sector finance leadership

This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned interim to add value to this prominent Local Authority that is embarking on major period of change. You will work with a collaborative senior leadership team to drive the organisation forward and make a positive impact.

If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience for the

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Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.