Principal Finance Officer Location: NE London Contract: Temporary (4 months) Salary: £261.10 per day umbrella / £229.46 PAYE Inclusive / £204.77 PAYE Exclusive Start Date: ASAP
Job Description
Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a local authority in North East London for a Principal Finance Officer to join the team on a temporary basis. The postholder will support the financial management, planning and reporting activities of the authority, providing expert financial advice and ensuring effective management of public resources.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide financial advice, guidance and business partnering support to service managers and budget holders to drive effective financial decision making.
- Support revenue and capital budgets setting, monitoring, forecasting and medium-term financial planning.
- Prepare financial reports, analyse variances and contribute to the annual Statement of Accounts and statutory returns.
- Maintain effective financial controls, support audit requirements and identify opportunities to improve financial systems and processes.
Candidate Criteria
- AAT qualified or equivalent training and practical experience.
- Strong technical accounting and financial management knowledge, ideally within local government or public sector, with a good understanding of local government finance and relevant statutory requirements.
- Proven experience of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and analysing complex financial information.
- Excellent communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to provide clear financial advice and work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels.
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Principal Finance Officer in City of London employer: Service Care Solutions
As a leading non-maintained special school in Billingshurst, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to the holistic development of our students and staff. Our supportive work culture fosters professional growth through continuous development opportunities, while our comprehensive benefits package, including mental health support and flexible pay options, ensures the wellbeing of our team. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of students with special educational needs, all within a vibrant and innovative environment.
