Principal Accountant
Job Description
Senior Finance - Interim Job - ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA - MTFS - Capital - Local Authority
Principal Accountant - MTFS/Capital
Role OverviewWe’re seeking an experienced local-government finance professional to support the coordination and production of the Medium-Term Financial Strategy/Plan (MTFS) and support the development of the Capital Strategy. You’ll report to the Head of Finance within a team of six, acting as a senior technical lead (with no direct line management).
- Support the preparation, analysis, and delivery of the MTFS and contribute to the Capital Strategy.
- Produce high-quality financial reporting and analysis for senior leadership and elected members.
- Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data, forecasts, and statutory reporting.
- Support year-end processes and contribute to audit and accounts preparation.
- Build and maintain advanced financial models using Excel and financial tools.
- Provide expert advice on local government funding, including the implications of Fair Funding 2.0.
- Work collaboratively across services and support junior colleagues through guidance and knowledge-sharing.
- Strong experience in local government finance-ideally from a London borough, county, or unitary authority.
- Proven ability to coordinate MTFS processes and contribute to capital planning.
- Excellent analytical skills and advanced Excel/financial modelling capability.
- Strong understanding of local government funding frameworks and current reforms.
- Confident communicator able to present complex financial information clearly.
- Fully qualified - ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA
- 5+ years experience in Local Government
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