Lead Finance Officer Location: Northamptonshire Contract: Temporary Salary: 500 per day umbrella / 439.91 p/d PAYE Inclusive / 392.53 p/d PAYE Exclusive Start Date: ASAP Contact: (url removed) Job Description Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a local authority in Northamptonshire for a Lead Finance Officer to join the team on a temporary basis. The postholder will be required to work closely with the Company Leadership Team to provide strategic and operational finance leadership across all areas of the company. Key ResponsibilitiesBudget preparation, monitoring, and spend analysis, as well as supporting budget holders by acting as a key point of contact.Driving efficiencies and cost savingsMonitoring, developing, and managing KPIs.Supporting in preparation and usage of the financial business plan.Responsible for preparation of monthly and quarterly reports, including audit and risk committee, Board and Assurance reports, as well as ad hoc reports where financial information is needed.Producing annual statutory accounts.Working with teams to ensure systems adequately take account of financial position.Consistent approach to financial management, across application of Financial Regulations, Standing Orders and associated procedures.Organising and leading monthly finance team meetings, providing feedback and contributions to assist in cross-departmental teamwork.Reviewing and setting of rents, ensuring relevant information is used in line with expectations.I