Head of Finance - Local Authority

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About The Role

Role: Head of Finance
Contract Length: 12 Months (Temporary maternity cover)
Location: Hybrid/London or Edinburgh - with expectation of 60% office attendance
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £64,272 - £77,188 per annum

Spinwell is recruiting for a Head of Finance for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE HEAD OF FINANCE

• Lead the Finance team through transition to a new finance system.
• Assure key business and system changes, working closely with colleagues across the department to ensure future changes align to relevant accounting standards, best practice and Government Functional Standards, protecting GAD's ability to meet statutory accounting and control obligations whilst embedding best practice in financial reporting and insight.
• Lead on financial accounting, including preparation of the annual report and accounts, audit exercises, operational financial activity e.g. cash flow management and act as the main contact to the NAO and GIAA.
• Lead on external reporting to HM Treasury and Cabinet Office, e.g. Main and Supplementary Estimates, spending controls and transparency returns.
• Provision of expert technical financial advice - which can include sensitive and complex accounting and budgeting issues.
• Ensure robust stewardship of, and accounting for, public money, underpinned by effective planning and internal controls.
• Championing sound financial management across GAD, reviewing financial operations and performance and providing appropriate challenge and support.
• Provide high quality information and advice to inform the Executive committee and Board, supporting prioritisation decisions at departmental level.
• Provide inspirational leadership and act as a deputy for the Director of Finance and Operations in relevant areas.
• Develop and support a high performing team, leaning into other key team and directorate priorities, as required.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE HEAD OF FINANCE

• Hold a recognised accountancy qualification.

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