19453Interim Head of Treasury and InvestmentLocal Gov - London

• 3 - 6 months
• £650 - £750 Per Day

About the clientThe Management Recruitment Group is seeking an Interim Head of Treasury and Investment for a local authority in London.Accountabilities

• Provide leadership to this authority’s treasury and investment team
• Development of an investment and acquisition strategy
• Provide advice to the Council’s treasury investment and debt portfolios
• Provide financial and treasury advice to stakeholders
• Delivery treasury management operations in compliance with CIPFA Code of Practice for Treasury Management in Local Authorities
• Lead of the formulation, implementation of the Council’s investment strategy
• Oversee year end processes and ensure compliance as required
• Review the Council’s treasury management policies and statutory requirements

Candidate Requirements

• Full membership of a professional finance and accounting body such as ICAEW, ACCA, CIPFA, ICAS
• Background leading treasury and investment teams ideally within local government or the wider public sector
• Experience with treasury management practices and CIPFA recommended strategies
• Understanding of the Local Government Act 1972, Section 151
• Experience delivering investment strategies across large investment portfolio’s
• Proven experience in a similar position

What to do nowFor a confidential discussion, please contact the retained recruitment advisor handling this assignment - Edward Kaye of The Management Recruitment Group.Campaign TimelineThis is an urgent post and is open until filled.Equality & Diversity StatementThe Management Recruitment Group shall not discriminate unlawfully when deciding which candidate/temporary worker is submitted for a vacancy or assignment, or in any terms of employment or terms of engagement for temporary workers. The Management Recruitment Group will ensure that each candidate is assessed only in accordance with the candidate’s merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required by the particular vacancy.