Accountancy Business Change Manager

CRA Group Recruitment And Payroll Ltd

Job Location:

London - UK

Daily Salary: £ 600 - 600

Experience Required: 4-5years

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

5 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

The Royal Borough of Greenwich is seeking an experienced Accountancy Business Change Manager.

The post holder will manage a defined area of the Accountancy Business Partnership Service and support the Heads of Accounting and Business Change in delivering strategic and operational objectives.

This role is responsible for ensuring statutory obligations are met driving operational efficiencies and championing the values set out in the Services Business Plan.

The postholder will represent the Council with external stakeholders and foster a culture of continuous improvement across the Finance function.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

Ensure the Accountancy Function is effectively integrated within the Directorate/Council and acts as a driver for business change.

Achieve operational efficiencies while remaining compliant with legal and statutory frameworks.

Support the delivery of the Councils Section 151 statutory responsibilities.

Promote and champion the values and objectives set out in the Services Business Plan.

Manage and provide expertise in areas such as Childrens & Adults Services Finance Corporate/Regulatory/Housing Finance Investment/Partnering Services Finance or Finance Stewardship functions.

Provide guidance and briefings on complex issues to members and Chief Officers.

Represent the Council externally maintaining professional relationships with stakeholders.

Encourage continuous professional development and innovation within the Finance function.

Support the creation of an environment of continuous improvement fostering creativity and collaboration.

Skills/Experience:

Proven experience in accountancy financial management or business change roles within local government or public sector.

Strong understanding of statutory responsibilities including Section 151 requirements.

Demonstrable ability to lead operational and strategic change initiatives.

Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex financial and organisational issues.

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills both internally and externally.

Experience in promoting organisational values and driving culture change.

Knowledge of financial governance regulatory frameworks and operational efficiencies.

Commitment to continuous professional development and peer networking.

Additional Information:

The closing date: 01/02/2026 @23:45.

Hours: 35 per week 09:00 17:00.

Required Skills:

Proven experience in accountancy financial management or business change roles within local government or public sector. Strong understanding of statutory responsibilities including Section 151 requirements. Demonstrable ability to lead operational and strategic change initiatives. Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex financial and organisational issues. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills both internally and externally. Experience in promoting organisational values and driving culture change. Knowledge of financial governance regulatory frameworks and operational efficiencies. Commitment to continuous professional development and peer networking.

5 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: The Royal Borough of Greenwich is seeking an experienced Accountancy Business Change Manager. The post holder will manage a defined area of the Accountancy Business Partnership Service and support the Heads of Accounting and Business Change in de...