Assistant Director Of Finance

Seven Social Care is looking for a Assistant Director Of Finance at Derbyshire County Council

Key Responsibilities: 

–    Lead and manage the Council’s financial functions and be expert on the Council’s long-term strategic financial planning and accounting projects including successful closure of the Council’s financial accounts

–    Develop and lead on financial projects and change programmes that impact Council wide in order to meet strategic, operational and Council priorities

–    Lead on the development of the Council’s Revenue and Capital budget process to provide a long-term financial plan in accordance with Council Plan priorities

–    Responsible for monitoring and reporting on the operational progress and consistency of application of quality control, performance targets and budget monitoring and value for money

 Qualifications Required: 

–    CCAB/CIPFA

–    Management qualification or equivalent relevant senior management experience

–    Evidence of continuing Professional Development

Experience Required:

–    Experience of leading and implementing diverse activities and aligning service delivery to strategic and operational priorities

–    Demonstrable experience in area of expertise, with a breadth of understanding of all areas that the role is responsible

–    Experience of working across professional and organisational boundaries with key stakeholders including other public bodies and government  

–    Substantial knowledge of local government corporate and service financial planning, budget preparation and control, general accounting and year end procedures and financial systems and control

–    Extensive knowledge of financial management in services as well as the principles in both practical and theoretical terms, underlying successful budgetary control in the services

Working with Seven Social Care:

Established in 2011, Seven Social Care is a leading provider of social care professionals to county councils, charities, hospitals, care homes and private organisations across the UK.

Seven is the recruitment service that guarantees experienced, qualified and available staff exactly when you need them. Our expert talent acquisition team seamlessly connect professionals to all areas of social care; including Children and Adults, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Community, Support Work and everything in between.

After being shortlisted for multiple awards in 2018, we are proud of our nationwide reputation for providing a world-class recruitment service that is underpinned by honesty, integrity and attention to detail.

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