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Interim Finance Specialist

37 hpw, fixed term for 1 year.

Based in Hadleigh and Needham Market

We are looking for an experienced Finance specialist to undertake high level finance activities including establishing clear and effective approaches to financial matters including the Budget and Financial Accounts. You will provide specialist advice and guidance on these, analyse and interpret complex funding issues and ensure that all key accounting processes and activities are fit for purpose, stable, efficient and effective.

You will be CCAB qualified. You will be highly motivated and an excellent communicator with strong analytical skills and a lateral approach to problem solving.

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are joining together our services and integrating our staffing structures however you will be employed by Babergh District Council.

Apply online at this link.

Closing date: 19 December 2012. Interview date: 11 January 2013.

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