Senior Finance Manager
Senior Finance Manager
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29-05-2025
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Job Description
2 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Finance Manager to lead and shape a high-performing finance function.
This role is instrumental in developing and managing the organisation s financial strategy ensuring robust governance compliance with legislative requirements and the delivery of value-for-money services.
You will play a key role in supporting strategic directors business managers and elected members through expert financial advice high-quality reporting and financial planning.
This is an exciting opportunity to influence corporate financial policy and contribute to long-term organisational success.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
Lead the delivery of effective and innovative financial services across departments ensuring strategic alignment with corporate objectives and financial regulations.
Develop and implement financial strategies and medium-term financial plans.
Act as a senior advisor on all financial matters including policy development risk management and statutory reporting.
Oversee financial compliance and ensure the integrity of financial systems and statutory accounts.
Manage relationships with internal and external partners including service providers and auditors.
Lead and develop a team of finance professionals ensuring continuous improvement accountability and service excellence.
Contribute to corporate projects and transformation programmes bringing financial insight and strategic vision.
Champion a strong performance management and anti-fraud culture throughout the organisation.
Skills/Experience:
Proven experience in a senior financial management role within a complex organisation ideally in the public sector.
Strong knowledge of financial legislation local government finance and medium-term financial planning.
Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders including elected members and executive leadership.
Experience managing financial teams budgets and external service providers or contracts.
Skilled in delivering high-quality financial analysis performance reporting and risk-based decision-making.
Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information clearly and persuasively.
Proficient in the use of financial systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Additional Information:
Holds a relevant financial qualification (e.g. CCAB CIMA CIPFA or equivalent).
Proven experience in a senior financial management role within a complex organisation, ideally in the public sector. Strong knowledge of financial legislation, local government finance, and medium-term financial planning. Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders, including elected members and executive leadership. Experience managing financial teams, budgets, and external service providers or contracts. Skilled in delivering high-quality financial analysis, performance reporting, and risk-based decision-making. Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly and persuasively. Proficient in the use of financial systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Education
Holds a relevant financial qualification (e.g. CCAB, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent).
Employment Type
Full Time
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