Interim Deputy CFO & Deputy s151 officer
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | Dorchester |
| Area | South West, UK |
| Sector | Local Government |
| Salary | £764 Per Day |
| Start Date | September 19th, 2025 |
| Advertiser | Leanne Howlett |
| Job Ref | 119444 |
| IR35 | Inside |
| Security Clearance | DBS/DS |
- Description
- The Client:
A government department client is looking for an Interim Deputy CFO & Deputy S151 Officer to join them on a 3 month contract. This position will be in Dorchester.
Job Summary:
- Support the Section 151 Officer in delivering robust financial management and statutory duties under the Local Government Act 1972.
- Provide strategic financial advice to senior management and elected members. 3. Oversee the preparation the MTFP papers and reports for a gross revenue spend of c.£1bn.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, accounting standards, and best practices.
- Lead on financial risk management and value for money for a Council wide transformation programme savings and efficiency plans.
- Ensure the finance teams readiness for ERP (Oracle) implementation and oversee the development of a product team.
- Mentor and support finance team members to ensure high performance and continuous improvement.
- This role will be part of the Council’s corporate leadership team.
- A proven track record of working effectively in a leadership role with exposure to S151 responsibilities.
- Experience leading on the development of the MTFP for a large local authority, translating emerging plans into deliverable budget options.
- Experience supporting and driving Council wide multi-year transformation and change programmes working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Desirable experience of preparing for implementation of a new ERP system (oracle) including change management and business process redesign.
- Experience of managing relationships with internal/external auditors and responding to audit findings.
- Highly developed communication skills and the ability to influence and negotiate across a range of diverse subjects and stakeholders, working with minimum supervision.
- Proactive—does not wait for things to happen—makes them happen.
- In depth understanding of local government finance regulations, challenges, and best practices.
- Fully qualified CCAB accountant (e.g. CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA, ACA).
- Political sensitivity with an ability to make progress in complex policy areas and a strong belief in the value of local democracy and accountability. 11.Commitment to the Council’s values and behaviours and equal opportunity policy, with an ability to demonstrate personal leadership on the importance of diversity.
Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
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- Support the Section 151 Officer in delivering robust financial management and statutory duties under the Local Government Act 1972.
