Lead Finance Officer

Lead Finance Officer
Location: Northamptonshire
Contract: Temporary
Salary: £500 per day umbrella / £439.91 p/d PAYE Inclusive / £392.53 p/d PAYE Exclusive
Start Date: ASAP
Contact: rachel.burgess@servicecare.org.uk

Job Description
Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a local authority in Northamptonshire for a Lead Finance Officer to join the team on a temporary basis. The postholder will be required to work closely with the Company Leadership Team to provide strategic and operational finance leadership across all areas of the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Budget preparation, monitoring, and spend analysis, as well as supporting budget holders by acting as a key point of contact.
• Driving efficiencies and cost savings
• Monitoring, developing, and managing KPIs.
• Supporting in preparation and usage of the financial business plan.
• Responsible for preparation of monthly and quarterly reports, including audit and risk committee, Board and Assurance reports, as well as ad hoc reports where financial information is needed.
• Producing annual statutory accounts.
• Working with teams to ensure systems adequately take account of financial position.
• Consistent approach to financial management, across application of Financial Regulations, Standing Orders and associated procedures.
• Organising and leading monthly finance team meetings, providing feedback and contributions to assist in cross-departmental teamwork.
• Reviewing and setting of rents, ensuring relevant information is used in line with expectations.
• Identifying legislative changes and the impact on service delivery.

Candidate Criteria

• CCAB qualified or equivalent
• Excellent up-to-date knowledge of finance legislation, regulations and guidance.
• Leadership experience.
• Experience in detailed preparation and presentation of reports, information and statistics.
• Ability to interpret and implement technical accounting and taxation information.
• Proficient in IT and numeracy, particularly Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Problem solver and strategic, analytical thinker
• Experience in cash flow management.
• Effective communicator and great interpersonal skills.
• Time management and organisational skills.

If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who could be, please contact Rachel at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email rachel.burgess@servicecare.org.uk
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.