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Allen Lane are currently recruiting for an experienced Interim Corporate Finance Manager to support a Local Authority's corporate finance function through a critical period of budget setting, financial planning, funding analysis, and corporate reporting. This is a key role supporting with General Fund budget setting, corporate financial governance, and the production of high-quality financial reports for Members, Cabinet, and senior leadership teams.
Job Responsibility
Lead the General Fund Revenue Budget Setting process
Prepare and review financial reports for Cabinet, Full Council, and Overview & Scrutiny Committees
Analyse Local Government Finance Settlements, funding announcements, and policy changes
Coordinate and develop the annual Fees and Charges process
Lead reviews of recharging methodologies and overhead allocations
Coordinate and quality assure RA and RO statutory returns
Act as a corporate finance lead and critical friend to Finance Business Partners across General Fund, HRA, DSG, Revenue and Capital
Drive improvements to financial planning, reporting, and governance processes
Requirements
Significant experience in Local Authority Corporate Finance
Strong knowledge of General Fund Budget Setting and Medium-Term Financial Planning
Experience producing reports for Cabinet, Council, and Scrutiny Committees
Experience coordinating RA and RO returns
Strong understanding of Local Government financial regulations and governance
Excellent stakeholder management and report-writing skills