Head of Strategic Finance (Corporate/MTFS)
Croydon Council has faced significant challenges in recent years in terms of its financial position. The financial challenge is steep, but the Government has noted our strong progress, with an Executive Mayor, Cabinet, Chief Executive and Corporate Management Team, who all share a commitment to the task ahead and putting Croydon’s people first. This is a very exciting time to join Croydon as we move from the recovery and improvement phases to the transformational phase of our journey to bring the Council back to financial sustainability. Croydon is a fantastic place; a vital part of London’s growth story with a strong identity in its own right and this is a rare chance to make genuine change in a place of great opportunity. What we do together over the next four years will help shape the future of one of London’s most diverse and exciting boroughs.
Responsibilities
- Support the Director of Finance (Deputy S151 Officer) and Corporate Director of Resources (S151 Officer), deputising when required.
- Produce the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) and act as finance business partner for the Resources, Assistant Chief Executive and Corporate directorates.
- Oversee financial planning, monitoring and coordination of financial arrangements for both revenue and capital finance.
- Lead a team of Finance Managers, Principal Accountants and Accountants.
Qualifications
- Hold a CCAB/CIMA accountancy qualification or possess significant strategic knowledge and experience in local government finance.
- Have evidence of successfully managing key financial processes (budgeting, monitoring, closing of accounts, completion of grant and statistical returns) for both revenue and capital.
- Demonstrated ability to lead a professional team to deliver strong financial management advice to senior leaders.
- Strong experience of ensuring that the MTFS takes into account accurate budgeting for the Collection Fund, core grants and the Council’s Treasury Management Strategy Statement, Capital Investment Strategy and Minimum Revenue Provision (MRP).
Benefits
- Generous paid Annual Leave of up to 31 days (eligibility criteria applies).
- Provision to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave per year (eligibility criteria applies).
- Flexible and Agile working.
- Generous sick leave, maternity leave and family leave provisions.
- Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of 20% (average), life assurance (3 years’ salary) and benefit provisions for dependants.
- Discounted season tickets for parking in local car parks and an option to cap the daily cost to less than £6.
- Interest free travel loans for season tickets.
- Confidential and free employee assistance programme and access to staff network groups – BAME, Working Carers, LGBT+, Women’s and Mental Health & Wellbeing.
Equal Opportunities Statement
Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role. Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Further Information
For a confidential discussion contact: andrew.barton@penna.com or 07922 386 432.
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