Head of Finance Location: CheshireSalary - Up to £92,000 per annum plus excellent benefitsJob Type: Full-time, PermanentWe are seeking a Head of Finance to join the team of one of our well-established clints in Cheshire East. This pivotal role involves fulfilling statutory obligations as outlined in various sections of the Local Government Acts, ensuring the financial affairs are properly administered. The successful candidate will act as a senior advisor on all financial matters and lead the Finance Department to ensure robust financial management across the organisation.Day-to-day of the role:Oversee the financial affairs of the Authority, ensuring they are properly administered.Ensure regularity, propriety, and value for money in all financial activities.Maintain a robust financial control framework, updating financial regulations and observing the financial scheme of delegation.Lead the preparation of the Medium-Term Financial Plan and annual budget, ensuring all statutory requirements are met.Sign the annual Statement of Accounts for external audit and present them for approval.Implement and manage the Authority''s financial IT systems to maximise efficiency.Complete all required financial statutory and non-statutory returns.Manage relationships with external and internal auditors and act as lead officer for the Audit Committee.Provide strategic leadership for various corporate functions as delegated by the Chief Fire Officer.Lead, manage, and develop the Finance departm