Interim Property Finance Manager
Location: - Oxfrodshire
Type: Interim
Job Ref: SW1303
Closing Date: Closed
Job Description
Interim Property Finance Manager
3 Months +
We require an Interim Property Finance Manager for our local authority client to provide financial support for the delivery of the Estates, Assets, and Investment functions with responsibility for overseeing the property accounting function for this portfolio.
You will provide analysis and reporting of financial data to inform the work of the function ensuring compliance with the council’s financial regulations and using the applicable corporate financial systems and procedures.
As the Property Finance Officer, the post holder will be accountable for the following services: -
- To support colleagues within the Estates, Assets and Investment team and Council budget holders in the budget monitoring and forecasting process for revenue budgets, including assisting in the provision of financial information.
- To plan and facilitate monthly meetings with estates colleagues and the Council’s cost centre manager to discuss budget monitoring and forecasting
- To create payment plans on the Council’s financial system for budget holder approval ensuring they are aligned with the correct cost centre and liaising with the accounts function to ensure payments and income are dealt with in a timely manner
You will need to be;
- Educated to degree level with relevant professional qualification – Chartered Accountant (CIMA)
- Experience working in a finance and accounting role within the public sector or property related environment.
- Commercial awareness and business acumen.
- Experience of maintaining financial records, budgets and case files.
- Experience of preparing financial reports and analysis for senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
- Ability and skill to make important financial assessment and decisions affecting outcomes.
- Ability to use own judgment in negotiating financial arrangements with colleagues and contractors to achieve positive outcomes.
- Excellent communication, presentation and written skills, with the ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
- Understanding and experience using data, financial information and performance measures to produce meaningful reports and evidence to support recommendations.
- Proficient in MS Office skills (Word, Outlook, Excel etc.)
- Local authority experience performing a similar role.
- Understanding the need to comply with the Council’s constitution, including its contract and financial procedures and regulations
Interested and available? Please send your CV quoting reference SW1303.
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