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Ribble Valley Borough Council

Head of Financial Services

Clitheroe
£66.2k – £69.9k/yr
Posted about 11 hours ago
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Pay: PO23-26 (scp 53-56) £66,250 to £69,852 per annum
Plus 7.5% Lease Car Contribution
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent

Ribble Valley Borough Council is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking finance professional to lead our Financial Services team. Reporting to the Director of Resources, you will provide strategic financial leadership, oversee the council’s budget, treasury management and statutory accounts, and ensure strong financial governance. You will also manage our ICT and outsourced Internal Audit services and support the council’s Section 151 responsibilities by deputising for the Director of Resources when required.

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Skills

Strategic Financial Leadership
Budget Management
Treasury Management
Statutory Accounts
Financial Governance
ICT Management
Internal Audit Oversight
Local Government Accounting
Leadership
Stakeholder Management

Location

Clitheroe, England, United Kingdom

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