We are currently working in partnership with a Local Authority in Devon, who are looking to appoint an Assistant Director of Finance on a 12 month interim contract.This will be a full-time position, with regular travel to the office and offers a daily rate of £700 inside IR35.The ideal candidate will be CCAB qualified and have an extensive background in a senior leadership role within local government or a similarly complex public sector environment with a passion to support financial change and innovation.Duties will include (but are not limited to): Providing 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-makingWorking alongside the Deputy Director of Finance and Public ValueLead and coordinate monthly budget monitoring and reportingDeveloping key aspects of the Council''s Medium and Long-Term Financial Planning Lead service closure and supporting the production of the Statement of AccountsProviding authoritative advice to Members and senior officersStewardship of complex financial relationships with external partnersLeadership of large specialist finance teamsSkills, knowledge and expertise required:Fully qualified CIPFA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalentDemonstrable background in a senior leadership role in a public sector settingWorking hours:37 hours per week Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm (Please note that you require recent