Description
Sopra Steria Recruitment are working in partnership with a public sector organisation to hire a Financial Controller/Accountant in Bristol. Role spec below. Many thanks.
Rate: £200 per day
Contract: 6 months
Job Description:
- To lead on preparation of in year monthly forecast data and budget variance explanations. Review, challenge and consolidate project forecasts before submission.
- Provide advice and guidance to the finance team on scrutiny and investment appraisals per clients policy. Assist and advise on preparation of investment Appraisals and business cases and monitoring financial assurance, and keeping to the timetable.
- Advise on and assist with preparation of financial data for major business case submissions (check, review and challenge).
- Manage the finance team of accounts assistants and accountants; approve material transactions (journals).
- Support (and deputise for if required) the finance lead in the area.
- Collate and update quarterley costings for planning purposes (10 year plan) and input into the long term plan.
- Lead on preparation of audit evidence pack for year end audit (AP09 and AP12).