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Good Afternoon, I am currently representing Brent Council who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience We are looking for a Head of Finance this role will be based at: HA9 0FJ Hybrid The right candidate will: * Provide high-quality financial accounting, strategic management accounting, budgeting and financial planning and commercial advice to a department or function within the council. * Provide advice directly to and manage relationships with leading Members, Strategic Directors and other senior managers across the council, and to manage comparable relationships with major partners and contractors. * To lead and manage significant financial transactional services and/or operational management services. * To be capable of deputising for the statutory chief finance officer (s151 officer). * To take a leading responsibility, within own area of work, for identifying opportunities to reduce costs, improve efficiency and enhance financial control. * To make a significant contribution to the leadership and management of the Council and of the department. We require the following: * CCAB Qualified Accountant (Preferably CIPFA), with significant post qualification experience and Continuing Professional Development (CPD). * Track record of achievement at a management level in a similarly large and complex organisation, including managing staff or directing the activities of wider groups of staff, including those where no formal management line exists * Demonstrable experience of advising on financial planning, accounting and control in a similarly large and complex organisation, including applying complex techniques to influence and improve decision making. To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed) If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee. IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE. Look forward to speaking with you soon