Chief Finance Officer

Description

Position: Chief Finance Officer

Location: Bovey Tracey, Devon, TQ13 9JD

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Duration: 6+ Months

Working Hours: 37 hours per week (09 00)

Pay Rate: GBP 420.00 Per Day

Job Reference: (phone number removed)

Job Responsibilities

Act as the statutory Section 151 Officer, ensuring the authority s financial management complies with legal and regulatory requirements.

Provide strategic financial leadership and advice to senior management and elected members.

Lead the preparation, management, and monitoring of the organisation s budget, financial planning, and financial strategy.

Ensure strong financial governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks.

Oversee financial reporting, statutory accounts preparation, and compliance with public sector accounting standards.

Provide expert financial advice to support policy decisions, service delivery, and organisational strategy.

Manage and develop the finance team, ensuring effective financial operations and reporting.

Work closely with external auditors and regulatory bodies to ensure transparency and accountability.

Person Specification

Must-Have

Fully qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).

Significant senior-level public sector finance leadership experience.

Experience performing the role of Section 151 Officer or Deputy S151 in a local authority or public sector organisation.

Strong knowledge of local government finance regulations and governance frameworks.

Experience managing budgets, financial strategy, and statutory reporting.

Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to provide strategic financial advice to senior leadership and governing bodies.

Right to work in the UK.

Nice-to-Have

Previous experience working within a national park authority or environmental/public sector organisation.

Experience managing organisational transformation or financial improvement programmes.

Experience working closely with elected members or boards.

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