I am currently recruiting on behalf of a Council for a Head of Finance in Greater Manchester (Hybrid) to be a key member of the Place Directorate Leadership Team, and to lead and develop a professional team.

The Role of Head of Finance

• To help develop and implement strategy and resource and deliver objectives


• To lead and develop a small professional team and budget holders within the service area, establishing a plan with the objective of continuously improving financial management.
  
  


• To co-ordinate the Revenue Budget, the Capital Budget, the Medium Term Financial Strategy, annual closure of accounts, and grant claim processes in accordance with the corporate procedure as advised by the Assistant Director of Finance.


• To establish and maintain excellent working relationships with clients and partners and to develop effective external networks that are of value to the Financial Management Service and to the Council.

The Person required for Head of Finance

• CCAB Qualified with evidence of continuous professional development.


• An excellent manager with experience working at a senior level in a Council.


• A focused individual able to work without direct supervision

Benefits of this Head of Finance Role

• Flexible hybrid working arrangements with at least three days a week working from home


• Excellent rate of pay with some negotiation for the right candidate.


• An excellent forward thinking department with fantastic state of the art office facilities.
  
  

If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Tim at Service Care Solutions

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.