We are currently working with a Local Authority in Devon who are looking for an Assistant Director of Finance to join their team.As Assistant Director of Finance, you will play a central role in the Authorities corporate leadership, working closely with the wider accountancy teams to strengthen financial stewardship and support effective service delivery. You will help shape the medium- and long-term financial strategy, safeguard the integrity of statutory reporting, and provide authoritative, solutions focused advice to Members and senior officers. This role comes at a time of significant financial pressure and change across local government, offering the opportunity to influence critical decisions and help steer the organisation through an evolving and highly challenging fiscal landscape.Job: Assistant Director of FinanceDuration: 12 MonthsStart date: ASAPRate: £700 per day via Umbrella, Inside IR35Site presence: HybridRole DetailsYou will provide strategic leadership across the Council''s accountancy management teams while ensuring the authority remains compliant with statutory and professional standards and enabling informed, evidence-based decision-making.Key elements of the role include: Work alongside the Deputy Director of Finance and Public Value Lead and coordinate monthly budget monitoring and reporting Develop key aspects of the Council''s Medium and Long-Term Financial Planning Lead service closure and support the production of the Statement of Accounts Provide a