Financial Business Advisor Vacancies

Venn Group

Venn Group are looking to recruit 2x experienced Business Advisors, who will play key roles in managing the Councils refresh of its Medium Term Financial Plan; overseeing the budget cycle in their Children’s Services department and Department of Place, for a Local Authority based in Yorkshire.

Position: Business Advisor x2

Rate: Negotiable

Hours: Full time

Contract: TBC

The role with predominately involve:

• Directing and managing a professional accounting team in overseeing the provision of accounting support to Council departments and budget holders
• Working in conjunction with the Group Accountants to provide a full range of financial support to service departments
• Ensuring the delivery of accurate financial information which meets managers needs and that facilitates the operation of the Council’s financial cycle and links with the Council’s performance management systems
• Supporting the Head of Finance in providing professional advice in accordance with professional standards, legislative requirements and Council policies and procedures
• Promoting business solutions through the delivery of financial services, ensuring principles of best value, value for money and risk management are embedded into service delivery
• Supporting an effective and strategic leadership of the Council’s finance function by making an effective contribution to the Business Services Management Team
• Directing and managing the activity of the Business Support Team to ensure that key tasks are performed and objectives are met
• Maintaining an up to date knowledge of legislative and professional requirements relating top capital, technical accountancy developments, taxation and treasury accounting issues
• Provision of advice to the Strategic Director Corporate Services and Director of Finance, IT and Procurement and senior managers on Service financial issues
• Prepare Service Budgets in liaison with the Group Accountants which complies with the requirements of the Council’s priority led budget process
• Managing the Councils budget monitoring and the preparation of forecasting reports
• Advising on efficiencies and to support Service Departments in identifying and achieving their efficiency target

The successful candidate must be a Qualified Accountant with a strong track record of success in managing relationships, preferably with Local Government experience.

To find out more about this role or to apply please contact Ella Richardson or Jake Simms

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