Head of Finance and Accountancy (Deputy 151 Officer):

Role: Head of Finance and Accountancy (Deputy 151 Officer)

Organisation: Chesterfield Borough Council

Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire - Hybrid working

Type: Permanent

Salary: £57,712-£60,959 plus an additional allowance of £7,729 for Deputy 151 responsibilities

About the Head of Finance and Accountancy (Deputy 151) position:

Sellick Partnership is pleased to be working in partnership with a well-respected and long-standing Local Authority client in Derbyshire. We are supporting Chesterfield Borough Council exclusively with the recruitment for a Head of Finance and Accountancy (Deputy 151) to join their finance team permanently. This role comes with a competitive salary and offers hybrid working to suit your work-life balance.

Purpose of the Head of Finance and Accountancy (Deputy 151 Officer):

• The role will provide leadership and management to the Finance Service, working collaboratively with colleagues to contribute to the safe, efficient, and effective delivery of the Council's vision, priorities and services.
• The postholder will have responsibility for the day-to-day operational delivery of the Finance teams, undertaking a full range of financial activities to several services including the preparation of annual and multi-year revenue and capital budgets, the provision of financial monitoring and accompanying specialist advice and the completion of the annual financial statements ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards, policies and financial regulations and in accordance with statutory and organisational deadlines.

Key duties and responsibilities of the Head of Finance and Accountancy (Deputy 151 Officer):

• Provide clear, visible, and motivational leadership, creating a high-performance culture
• To lead, develop and be accountable for the strategic oversight of a multi-specialist finance team
• Complete the accurate, compliant, and timely production of the statements of accounts
• Liaising and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external auditors
• To support the development of the Council's Medium Term Financial Strategy and Plan
• To support the development of strategies, procedures and systems
• To provide the highest level of strategic financial advice
• Provide a robust and effective Treasury Management function
• To undertake the role of the Deputy 151 Officer

Required experience of the Head of Finance and Accountancy (Deputy 151 Officer):

• A fully qualified finance professional (CIPFA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent).
• Strong Local Authority experience
• Leading and motivating teams
• Significant experience in the management and preparation of year-end processes and the production of financial statements

Benefits alongside the Head of Finance and Accountancy (Deputy 151 Officer) role will include:

• Excellent Local Authority pension scheme.
• Hybrid working arrangements: flexible to suit your work-life balance and commitments.
• Family-friendly policies: excellent maternity/paternity/adoption leave.
• Employee perks: access to a wide range of online discount schemes.
• Continuous learning: ongoing development opportunities for your personal and professional development.

How to apply for the Head of Finance and Accountancy (Deputy 151 Officer) position:

Please get in touch with Adam Rouse in the Derby office for more information.

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