Regional Financial Director

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a London based Council as there Finance Manager for Adult Social Care. Reporting into the Assistant Director of Finance, your role will be to take responsibility for the finance team that supports Adults Social Care and Public Health Directorate budgets to provide expertise and high-quality financial advice and reporting to senior stakeholders to allow them to make informed decisions. As well as to proactively contribute to the achievement of the finance service’s vision, and contribute towards an innovative, high-performance, and continuous improvement culture.
The role responsibilities will include:
Responsible for ensuring the financial management is at the heart of service decision making and that management are equipped with all relevant financial information in order to inform decision making. Ensuring that the finance teams are working effectively with senior council management, councillors and external stakeholders in order to achieve this goal.
The postholder is responsible for managing the general fund and capital budgets within the directorate, while developing and maintaining an innovative, high-performing, and continuous improvement culture and proactively leading your team to the achievement of the Business Resources Division, Adult Social Care and Public Health Directorate and overall council’s vision.
The post holder must maintain an up-to-date knowledge of legislation and current practice in council financial regulations and obligations and advise the directorate, councillors, other officers and stakeholders accordingly.
Responsible for the financial management of the financial cycle ensure monthly reviews are undertaken, in year allocations and monitoring and the preparation of financial records for the formal closure of the accounts, in accordance with all relevant policies, procedures, professional standards and legislative requirements.
The postholder will be required to translate complex financial data to non-financial stakeholders and effectively challenge senior managers, in ensuring robust financial management of each business area.

To be considered for the role you will need to be a CCAB qualified accountant with experience in both Local Government as well as Adults and Social Care finance.

This is a permanent role with 2 days a week required in the office. The salary on offer is £55,399 to £82,896.