Assistant Director of FinanceLocation: DevonContract: Temporary (12-months initial)Salary: £700 per day umbrella £615.69 per day PAYE Inclusive £549.38 per day PAYE ExclusiveStart Date: ASAPContact: Job DescriptionService Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a local authority in Devon for an Assistant Director of Finance to join the team on a temporary basis. The postholder will be required to provide strategic leadership across the accountancy management teams, safeguarding financial resilience, statutory compliance and long-term sustainability.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the development and delivery of medium and long-term financial planning, including revenue, capital strategy, and reservesOversee statutory accounting processes, including budget setting, monitoring, and production of the Statement of AccountsEnsure full compliance with financial regulations, legislation, and accounting standards, maintaining strong relationships with external auditDrive continuous improvement in financial governance, systems, and processes to enhance efficiency and value for moneyCandidateCriteriaFully qualified accountant (e.g. CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA) with extensive experience in public sector or local authority financeStrong leadership background with experience managing large, multi-disciplinary finance teamsIn-depth knowledge of local government finance regulations, accounting standards, and statutory reporting requirementsExcellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to