Finance Project Manager

Finance Project Manager
Location: West Sussex
Contract: Temporary (6 months)
Salary: £750 per day umbrella / £659.62 per day PAYE Inclusive / £588.58 PAYE Exclusive
Start Date: ASAP
Contact: (url removed)

Job Description
Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a local authority in West Sussex for a Finance Project Manager to join the devolution team on a temporary basis. The postholder will be required to ensure alignment of development programmes and implementation strategies, and management and deliverance of risks and interdependencies. You will provide financial expertise and project management skills, working proactively with leaders, members, partners and sponsors to drive progress and accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

Lead projects to negotiate and manage Service Level Agreements with constituent councils for core finance systems and services.
Oversee financial aspects of transferring functions to the new Authority, including costs, budgets, assets, and liabilities.
Support the development of key financial governance documents, including Financial Regulations, Standing Orders, and Treasury Management strategies and policies.
Contribute to the Authority’s first budget and Medium-Term Financial Plan, and help to establish future processes and culture for effective budget and financial management within the Authority.
Supporting the development of business case appraisal processes to ensure Value for Money in line with the development of the Assurance Framework.
Help establish an effective VAT monitoring regime and obtaining any required tax advice.
Assisting in developing strong internal controls, including the Audit and Governance Committee and Internal Audit service.Candidate Criteria
CCAB qualified.
Ability to manage competing priorities within a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work without guidance.
Experience in setting up financial processes of a new organisation from scratch.
A detailed understanding of varying financial issues, ideally including transport.
Excellent communicator, particularly when it comes to external stakeholders and partners.
Ability to bring clarity, structure and leadership to a dynamic and politically sensitive environment.
If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who could be, please contact Rachel at Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed