Job Description

Interim HRA Projects Lead
Local Government

• 6 month contract
• 650 per day
• 1-2 day a week on site (London)

About the client
Morgan Law is seeking an Interim HRA Projects Lead for a local authority in the London area.

Accountabilities

• Ensuring the requirements of the Council's financial strategy are met
• Deputise for and support the Head of Finance to deliver an expert professional service to the Housing service area in order to support the development, management and delivery of Council services
• Support the creation and monitoring of the Councils HRA 30 Year Business Plan
• Provide a broad range of strategic, corporate, and departmental financial planning, and budgeting services
• Support the long-term Capital Investment Strategy and lead on the Housing Capital Programme monitoring and capital financing
• Work collaboratively with Directors and Heads of Service in their departments and to members to ensure an integral part of decision making and a key player in all major pieces of work and projects
• Provide advice and support regarding the financial aspects of local systems. To ensure processes and procedures are robust, confirm to best professional practice and provide value for money
• Evaluate legislative and policy changes and assess the financial impact on the service

Candidate Requirements

• CCAB or CIMA Qualified with post qualification finance / accounting experience (E)
• Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong HRA (Housing, Revenue, Accounts) experience working in a local authority organisation (E)
• Strong strategic FBP experience working in a local authority organisation (E)
• Immediately available for work (E)