Finance Project Manager

Spencer Clarke Group are working closely with a newly forming Local Authority to appoint an experienced Finance Project Manager to support the development of the organisation's finance function.

This is a senior interim assignment working closely with the Interim Strategic Finance Lead, leading key finance-related projects and helping shape the financial strategies, systems and processes required for the new Authority.

• Rate: £750 - £1000 per day (Negotiable)

• Contract length: 6 months initially

• Full-time: 37 hours per week

• Working pattern: Hybrid (primarily remote with approx. 1 day per week in Sussex initially)

• Start: ASAP

You will lead and deliver a number of finance-related projects critical to establishing the Authority's finance framework, while supporting the wider finance implementation programme.

Key responsibilities:

• Leading projects to negotiate and implement Service Level Agreements with constituent councils for finance systems and services.

• Supporting the development of finance strategies, policies, systems and processes aligned with the Authority's implementation strategy.

• Working closely with senior leaders, Members, partners and programme sponsors to drive project delivery.

• Ensuring risks, dependencies and interdependencies across projects are effectively managed.

• Providing financial expertise and project leadership across the finance implementation programme.

• Ensuring delivery is high quality, transparent and accountable, aligned to the Authority's strategic objectives.

You will ideally have:

• Significant senior finance experience within Local Government.

• Strong project management and programme delivery experience.

• Experience establishing or transforming finance systems, governance frameworks or shared service arrangements.

• The ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders, including Members and partner organisations.

• A recognised CCAB qualification (CIPFA / ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or equivalent experience.

If you are interested, please submit your CV along with your required day rate. If successful, a consultant will be in touch to discuss further details.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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