Head of Finance Operations & Resident Support (Project)

Working on behalf of a Local Authority, Aatom Recruitment has an opportunity for a Head of Finance Operations & Resident Support (Project) on a 6 month contract with a possibility of an extension.

This position will be a total of 36 hours per week, with hours from 09:00am – 17:00pm.

Job Purpose:

The Shared Finance Service ambition is to add value, inspire success and this role is part of the Shared Finance Service (SFS) management team collectively responsible for delivering SFS activities to realise this ambition. The role provides direct support to the Assistant Directors (Finance) and to the S151 officers for Kingston and Sutton councils and may be required to deputise the S151 role for either Council if the post holder is a member of a qualifying accountancy body. The post holder is required to manage the finance operations and resident support functions. The post holder will be part of the Finance Management Team working collaboratively to lead the service as a whole to deliver excellent financial services.

Job Specific Accountabilities:

• Provide professional expertise to apply best practice to support the development and implementation of operational plans and ensure on-going professional development of self and others.
• Provide information to Elected Members to enable them to monitor and delivery of their political objectives and priorities.
• Implement policies to support the delivery of Council objectives and plans and that comply with all relevant legislation and statutory requirements.
• Manage discrete programmes and projects to ensure they deliver their outcomes within agreed standards of cost and time.
• Where relevant, develop, motivate and set performance objectives for a senior team/staff in order to support a culture of high quality organisational performance.
• Where required, manage devolved budgets and resources in order to support the delivery of intended outcomes and demonstrate value for money.
• Line manage 1-5 FTEs within the Finance Operations & Resident Support Team and provide performance management which drives high standards of

performance and achieves excellent outcomes

• Be responsible for the provision of high quality financial operations and transactions utilising shared resources and aligned processes in the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams
• Be responsible for the timely payment and management of Council debts working collaboratively with service managers and suppliers

Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience:

• Completed a relevant professional qualification that supports delivery of functional responsibilities (e.g. CIPFA, CIMA, ICM, MBA etc)
• Significant experience at Senior Finance Manager level in a Local Authority or similar public body
• Educated to Degree Level
• Experience of delivering a Finance service within a shared service or to multiple organisations simultaneously
• Experience of successfully managing financial operations in a large complex organization
• Ability to interpret complex or detailed legislation, policy or strategy documents to identify financial implications and deliver insight
• Ability to manage conflict or competing objectives to deliver creative and innovative solutions that contribute towards achieving corporate priorities
• Strong performance management capabilities

To get more information about this role and how to apply please contact Kartik 02475381078 or alternatively email: