Positive Employment is currently recruiting for a Assistant Director Of Finance for our client a government organisation in Exeter, Devon.The successful post holder will be an exceptional senior finance leader to play a central role in safeguarding the organisation''s financial resilience, statutory compliance and long-term sustainability.As Assistant Director of Finance, they will play a central role in the organisation''s corporate leadership, working closely with the wider accountancy teams to strengthen financial stewardship and support effective service delivery. They will help shape our 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.MUST BE: fully qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).This role is a temporary contract initially for 12 months with the possibility to extend. This role is hybrid working with the expectation to be in the office regularly.Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to:Working alongside the Deputy Director of Finance and Public Value.Lead and coordinate monthly budget monitoring and reporting.Developing key aspects of the Council''s Medium and Long-Term Financi