Interim Section 151 Officer

I’m working with a Local Authority in South Wales to recruit an Interim Section 151 Officer, who will play a pivotal role in shaping the Authorities financial future. As the Council’s key financial advisor, you will ensure sound financial management, effective governance, and the delivery of high-quality services.

Location: Cardiff

Set-up: Hybrid – weekly attendance preferred, ideally 1-2 days per week 

Rate: £800 - £900 per day via umbrella inside IR35

Duration: Initial 3-6-month sign-off

Hours: Full-time position

Responsibilities include:

• Fulfil the statutory duties of the Responsible Financial Officer (s151), providing robust and effective financial leadership across all significant strategies, policies, and programmes in delivery
• Lead the preparation and maintain oversight of the Medium-Term Financial Plan, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities
• Maintain oversight of the Assurance Framework, ensuring that core principles and requirements are embedded within the Investment and Intervention Framework
• Deliver timely, clear, and authoritative financial advice to the Chief Executive, Board, and other senior stakeholders
• Safeguard the proper use of public finances, demonstrating the ability to optimise the impact of the Authority’s strategic resources

Requirements:

• Proven Leadership: Extensive experience in senior financial management within a complex public-sector or comparable organisation, with responsibility for large-scale budgets
• Professional Expertise: CCAB or equivalent qualified accountant with deep understanding of local government finance, treasury management, and audit frameworks
• Strategic Advisor: Demonstrated ability to advise Members, the Chief Executive, and senior leaders on financial strategy, governance, and organisational design
• Collaborative Influence: Strong track record of partnership working and stakeholder engagement to deliver improved outcomes for residents and communities
• Innovation and Improvement: Evidence of driving transformation, embedding performance management, and delivering efficient, carbon-aware financial operations

Should this position be of interest to you, please apply or send an email with an updated copy of your CV to gfry@venngroup.com and myself or a member of the team will give you a call to discuss further

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