Our Public Sector client is looking to recruit a Senior Finance Officer on a Permanent basis. Purpose of the role: Senior Finance Officers provide high quality and comprehensive finance support across the Council, drawing on technical expertise, knowledge and experience to add value, lead on the resolution of challenges and drive process improvements across the area. Responsible for leading on specific service menu items and delivering to a high standard the full menu of finance service activities for the assigned team, including but not limited to:reviewing and challenging budget decisions, corporate accounting and financial planning, supporting capital and project financial planning and providing financial activity support to services across the Council. Each Senior Finance Officer role supports one of two key areas in the Corporate Finance team. The key areas covered by these teams are as follows: Proactively develop skills, understanding and abilities in delivering finance services. Take ownership of specific finance processes to ensure all officers are appropriately trained able to carry out these processes in a consistent and efficient manner Proactively coach and develop and quality assure the work of others on how best to deliver the service menu, standards and performance indicators, driving a step change in team productivity. Deal professionally and effectively with all contacts from a wide range of people, including senior management where appropriate, using ta