Interim Financial Services Manager
- Employer
- CIPFA-Penna
- Location
- Midlands Region
- Salary
- Competitive day rate
- Closing date
- 18 Feb 2022
- Reference
- JS
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- Sector
- Local government, Borough councils, District councils, Local council
- Contract Type
- Interim, contract and temporary
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
CIPFA-Penna are working in partnership with a local authority in the Midlands to appoint an interim Financial Services Manager for a period of 6 months.
The primary focus of the role will be to lead the council through year-end closure of accounts and the subsequent liaison with the Auditors. Additionally, it will involve the leadership and guidance of the council’s finance team, providing partnership and guidance to a wide audience of staff (including councillors) and supporting the Section 151 Officer in the operation and development of council-wide financial activities.
We are searching for a fully qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACCA, ACA or CIMA) with sound technical experience and preferably a proven track record of leading other local authorities through accounts closure processes and good experience of leading finance teams.
To register your interest in this interim opportunity please contact Jonathon Sheppard at CIPFA-Penna – jonathon.sheppard@penna.com.
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Contact us
Find out more about our services at www.cipfa.org/recruitmentservices or call the CIPFA-Penna team on 020 3849 2703.
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