Job Opportunity! – Interim Full-Time Principal Finance Officer – Local Authority –
Waltham Forest – London Borough
Job Title: Interim Principal Finance Officer
Contract Length: 4 Months
Hybrid: 2 days in the office per week (flexibility available)
Start Date: ASAP
Rate: Budget yet to be set
IR35 Status: Inside
Main Duties:
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Support the preparation, monitoring and management of annual revenue and
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capital budgets, forecasts and Medium-Term Financial Plans (MTFPs).
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Produce and analyse financial reports, identifying budget variances, spending
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trends, financial risks and opportunities.
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Provide proactive financial advice and business partnering support to service
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managers and budget holders to aid effective decision-making.
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Investigate financial discrepancies, overspends and reconciliation issues,
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recommending and implementing corrective actions where required.
Successful candidates:
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Proven experience in financial management, including budget monitoring,
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forecasting and financial reporting.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret
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complex financial data and identify trends, variances and risks.
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Experience providing financial advice, challenge and support to managers
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and budget holders to inform operational and strategic decision-making.
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Previous local authority experience required
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Part qualified required
