Strategic Finance Lead (Adults and Health)

Strategic Finance Lead
Location: London
Contract: Temporary (3-months initial)
Rate: £375 per day umbrella
Start Date: ASAP
Hybrid Working

Job Description
Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority in London for a Strategic Finance Lead (Adults & Public Health) to join the team on a temporary basis. The postholder will be required to lead the team that provides financial advice for public health, adults social care and adults and children's commissioning functions ensuring that the financial impact of all service changes are fully considered.

Main Responsibilities

1. Co-ordinate the preparation and setting of the annual capital, revenue budget and rent setting process for the Public Health, Adults Social Care and Childrens Commissioning.
2. Analysis of the implication to the council of changes to government spending and funding strategies.
3. Monitor and advise on the financial position throughout the year, reporting back to DMT, CMT, Members, Cabinet and Scrutiny Committees as and when required.
4. Briefings for members and other stakeholders on emerging developments including changes to regulations and economic impacts.
5. Oversee effective Business partnering for the Public Health, Adults Social Care and Childrens Commissioning divisions.
6. Accountable for producing and reviewing effective financial strategies which help meet key strategic objectives of social care, health integration and public health, taking account of resource constraints.

Candidate Criteria

1. CCAB/CIMA Qualified Accountant or Part-Qualified Accountant with extensive experience.
2. Experience in Adults and Public Health Finance within a Local Authority is highly preferred.
3. Experience of providing a finance business partnering service within a Local Authority environment is essential.
4. Experience of budget setting and monitoring including the production of MTFS.
5. Great communication skills with the ability to work well on own initiative as well as part of a team.

If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Greg at Service Care Solutions on or email .