Financial Controller
Local Authority York
Monday to Friday 08:30-17:00
3 Month Contract - Potential for Extension
York or North Allerton Based
Hybrid working 2/3 Days required in the office
£250 - £300pd Dependent on Experience

Job Purpose

As the Financial Controller you will work closely with the Director of Resources, initially leading on the finance aspects of a major long- term project to bring together the organisation's finance and information systems and processes, as well as taking ownership of the day to day provision of financial management advice and support to internal clients and key stakeholders now and into the future.

Your role will ensure that the organisation develops and maintains best in class financial and performance systems and reporting and complies with all relevant financial reporting and regulatory requirements.

Main responsibilities

Lead provision of financial management advice and support to internal clients and stakeholders, including:

• Financial planning and budgeting


• Financial management and reporting


• Final Accounts


• Project support - including investment appraisals and financial modelling and savings tracking,


• Value for money reviews


• Benchmarking


• Service specific returns


• Financial horizon scanning


• Provide support including financial advice analysis and modelling in support of investment appraisal and business case development.


• Monitor and develop key financial controls.


• Own and develop key operational performance management processes, reporting and information systems in relation the organisation's portfolio of programme and project delivery.


• Advise the Director of Resources and Leadership on relevant changing legislation, professional standards, and their implementation.


• Work with the Director of Resources, to identify and take all opportunities to drive savings and efficiencies.


• Develop, support, and promote a strong results-driven` and customer focused performance culture ensuring the provision of cost-effective, efficient, value-added services in line with identified needs.

Requirements for the role

• A CCAB or equivalent accountancy qualification


• Demonstrable management or leadership experience in a relevant role.


• Experience of leading budgeting cycles.


• Strong technical accounting skills including experience of consolidation or business combination.


• Experience of working successfully with partners, both internal and external to achieve common goals.


• You commission financial systems and work alongside other system stakeholders to ensure the organisation joins up its business intelligence.


• You have experience of a range of techniques to make improvements to services and drive forward performance.


• You have personally led improvement of services and delivered significant benefits and improved outcomes for the organisation.


• Experience of working in local government and knowledge of the CIPFA's Code of Practice

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.

If this role is of interest, please just respond to this advert with an up to date copy of your CV or call Jake on 01772 208969