Finance Project Manager

Positive Employment is currently recruiting for a Finance Project Manager for our client a government organisation in West Sussex.

The successful post holder will will lead on a number of finance related projects. They will also support the Interim Strategic Finance Lead on a range of other financial issues required by the new Authority.

They will help to ensure that the programme of activity to develop the required finance strategies, plans, policies, systems and processes is aligned to the Implementation Strategy, that risks and interdependencies are well managed, and that delivery is consistently high-quality, transparent and accountable.

They will bring significant financial expertise, confidence and strong project management skills. Will need to work proactively with senior leaders, Members, partners, and programme sponsors to drive progress in the relevant projects, resolve issues, and ensure that all activity remains aligned to strategic objectives.

This role is a temporary contract initially for 6 months with the possibility to extend. This role is hybrid working with 1 day per week required in the office.

Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to:

• Leading projects to negotiate and then effectively client Service Level Agreements with constituent councils for the provision of effective finance systems for general ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, banking and treasury functions.
• Leading projects to determine, agree and effect the financial impacts of the transfer of certain functions from existing organisations to the new Authority, including disaggregation of staffing, operational and overhead costs and budgets as well as identification and transfer of relevant assets and liabilities.
• Supporting the development of Financial Regulations, Standing Orders, Treasury Management strategies and policies and other financial policies required by the Authority.
• Supporting the development of the Authority's first budget and Medium-Term Financial Plan and helping to develop the processes and culture for effective budget and financial management within the Authority as it takes on its functions.
• Supporting the development of processes to ensure that potential business cases for investment can be appraised for Value for Money in line with the development of the Assurance Framework.
• Supporting the development of an effective VAT monitoring regime and sourcing of any required tax advice for the Authority.
• Assisting in the development of a strong system of internal control, including the development of the Audit and Governance Committee and an effective Internal Audit service.

Personal Requirements:

• Qualified accountancy qualification.
• Experience leading finance related projects.
• Previous experience working in local government roles (desirable).
• Experience of setting up some of the financial processes of a new organisation from scratch, and have a detailed understanding of financial issues within one or more of the functional areas for which the Authority will be responsible (ideally including transport).
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with varied stakeholders from Local Authorities.

Working Hours: 37hrs / Monday - Friday

Pay: £750.00 per day

Please note this role is within the scope of IR35.