Our client is currently looking for an Assistant Director of Finance to join their team on a contract basis paying up to £750pd with hybrid working based in London. A fantastic opportunity to join a growing team and leading public sector client.
This role will support the Executive Director of Strategy & Resources working as a member of the Finance Leadership Team, wider leadership team, CMT, Members and senior officers to develop the vision and values for the company and delivery of that vision through sound financial management.
Experience required:
Significant senior strategic management experience, including translating organisational drivers into strategic objectives, longer-term plans, new ways of working, and specific outcomes for a portfolio of services in a large public sector organisation (preferably local government). Extensive knowledge of the major issues facing local government. Extensive and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the national policy context, requirements, and future direction for relevant service areas. Proven track record of accountability for significant budgets and ensuring the delivery of services within agreed resources. Significant experience of creating, leading, and sustaining partnerships both internally and externally to achieve shared objectives and synergies. Experience in persuading a wide range of stakeholders to work together, encouraging an organisational focus on the needs of the community. Proven track record of operating strategically to identify, initiate and oversee corporate projects and policy development. Proven ability to manage a wide variety of activities across a range of professional areas of expertise and oversee their achievement of the organisation’s strategic goals. Proven ability to drive through and deliver effective performance management within own organisation and understanding of the performance management process in partnership arrangements. Authority and credibility to work effectively in a political environment and establish positive relationships with Members. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, with proven ability to communicate effectively to a wide range of audiences both horizontally and vertically throughout the organisation.
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Experience required:
Significant senior strategic management experience, including translating organisational drivers into strategic objectives, longer-term plans, new ways of working, and specific outcomes for a portfolio of services in a large public sector organisation (preferably local government). Extensive knowledge of the major issues facing local government. Extensive and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the national policy context, requirements, and future direction for relevant service areas. Proven track record of accountability for significant budgets and ensuring the delivery of services within agreed resources. Significant experience of creating, leading, and sustaining partnerships both internally and externally to achieve shared objectives and synergies. Experience in persuading a wide range of stakeholders to work together, encouraging an organisational focus on the needs of the community. Proven track record of operating strategically to identify, initiate and oversee corporate projects and policy development. Proven ability to manage a wide variety of activities across a range of professional areas of expertise and oversee their achievement of the organisation’s strategic goals. Proven ability to drive through and deliver effective performance management within own organisation and understanding of the performance management process in partnership arrangements. Authority and credibility to work effectively in a political environment and establish positive relationships with Members. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, with proven ability to communicate effectively to a wide range of audiences both horizontally and vertically throughout the organisation.
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