Principal Finance Officer

Principal Finance Officer
Local Authority Hull
Hull
Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00 (37.5 Hours per week)
Contract Role - 4 Months initially (Potential for Extension)
£25-30ph Dependent on Experience

Job Purpose
Manages and provides financial input to the strategy for Assistant Directors in line with Service plans. Leads the provision of financial support and guidance to Assistant Directors and their staff to ensure statutory requirements for financial management and accountability are met and projects are delivered in line with financial regulations and deliver value for money for the local authority. Identifies strategic financial opportunities through funding regimes or partnership opportunities to deliver services for Services differently to secure improved value for money.

Works alongside other finance staff and with colleagues from other services to provide coordinated customer-focused support to deliver the objectives and priorities of Directorates. Acts as the co-ordinating officer for Business Finance - manages the processes around assessing and prioritising existing and incoming demands and allocating tasks to particular finance staff at certain levels.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership: Provide financial management direction to Assistant Directors, developing timely financial information to influence strategic objectives. Develop and deliver accurate, timely financial information and analyses to facilitate informed decision-making. Identify innovative financial opportunities that enable service delivery improvements while ensuring quality and effectiveness.
2. Performance Management: Foster a culture of continuous improvement and implement performance frameworks for finance staff. Implement and manage a performance improvement framework to enhance the capabilities and effectiveness of finance staff.
3. Project Support: Provide ongoing advice and support to Services and Directorates on financial management practices, helping to implement improved systems and processes. Prioritise resource allocation for major projects, ensuring comprehensive financial monitoring and control measures are in place to maximise value for money.
4. Financial Governance: Advise on financial management and ensure compliance with statutory standards, reporting to senior management. Ensure compliance with statutory financial standards and responsibilities, delivering regular reports on revenue positions and financial performance to senior management.
5. Strategic Advice: Offer proactive financial guidance and interpret legislation affecting directorates. Interpret relevant legislation and provide guidance on financial issues impacting services, including consultation proposals and funding opportunities.

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