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Senior Financial Planning Manager
Job Location:
Job Location:
Chichester - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
22 August 2026 (19 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
19 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
5-6 months contract with a local authority
Rate: 600-700/day Umbrella
Summary
- This role involves leading and executing the strategic financial planning function for a local authority on a 5-6 month contract with a daily rate of 600-700 via Umbrella. The primary focus is on the development implementation and monitoring of the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) annual budget processes and long-term financial sustainability plans. The successful candidate will provide expert financial guidance challenge and support to senior leaders budget holders and elected Members ensuring informed decision-making and robust financial governance in a complex local government setting.
Responsibilities
- Spearhead the creation maintenance and execution of the Councils Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) ensuring it aligns with corporate priorities and statutory obligations.
- Conduct comprehensive financial modeling scenario planning funding analysis and long-term financial forecasting to aid strategic decisions.
- Evaluate and oversee the Councils financial sustainability identifying potential risks opportunities and funding challenges.
- Coordinate and manage the annual revenue and capital budget-setting process in collaboration with Directors Heads of Service and budget managers.
- Ensure budget proposals are sound financially viable and aligned with strategic goals.
- Provide continuous oversight of financial forecasts and budget performance throughout the fiscal year.
Essential Experience
- Extensive experience in financial planning budgeting and management within a local authority or similar public sector entity.
- Proven track record in developing implementing and monitoring Medium-Term Financial Strategies (MTFS).
- Demonstrated experience in leading annual revenue and capital budget-setting processes.
- Strong background in offering strategic financial advice and challenges to senior officers budget holders and elected Members.
Essential Qualifications
- CCAB-qualified accountant (CIPFA ACA ACCA CIMA or equivalent) with current professional membership.
- Degree-level qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
Additional Information
- Working hours: 37 hours per week
- Location: County Hall Chichester
- Working arrangements: Hybrid with an estimated two days in the office per week
- Hours: 9.00 am to 5.30 pm
- Payment schedule: Bi-weekly
The role closes soon apply ASAP.
Required Skills:
To lead and deliver the Councils strategic financial planning function ensuring the effective development implementation and monitoring of the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) annual budget setting process and long-term financial sustainability plans.
Required Education:
To lead and deliver the Councils strategic financial planning function ensuring the effective development implementation and monitoring of the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) annual budget setting process and long-term financial sustainability plans.
