Corporate Finance Manager

Schools’ Choice; Rugby; Hybrid; GBP 96,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

District Council in Rugby is seeking an experienced Interim Corporate Finance Manager to lead the council's corporate finance function with hands-on delivery and strategic leadership. The role targets a technically strong, CCAB-qualified professional who can steer key finance activities in a fast-paced local government setting.

The position offers a flexible day rate with hybrid working and initial Rugby office attendance around four days per week, reducing to three days as operations mature.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified CCAB accountant with local government experience.
• Strong technical accounting background in council finance.
• Proven ability to manage corporate finance responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Production and completion of the Statement of Accounts.
• Managing the External Audit process.
• VAT compliance and reporting.
• CIS returns.
• Fixed Asset Register management.
• Treasury management and banking activities.
• Cashflow forecasting and management.
• Accounts Payable oversight.
• Delta returns.
• WGA submissions.
• Support other core corporate finance functions as required.

Skills

Fully qualified accountant

Public sector experience

Technical accounting

Corporate finance management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

CCAB or equivalent

Job description

Copilot said: Interim Corporate Finance ManagerRugby (Hybrid Working) | Flexible Day Rate | Inside IR35

We are currently partnering with a District Council based in Rugby to recruit an experienced Interim Corporate Finance Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly capable local government finance professional to join a busy finance team and take ownership of the Council's corporate finance function.

This position offers a flexible day rate, operating Inside IR35, with a hybrid working arrangement. During the initial onboarding period, the successful candidate will be expected to attend the Rugby office approximately 4 days per week to gain a thorough understanding of current operations and engage with key stakeholders. Following this, onsite attendance will reduce to 3 days per week, subject to business requirements.

About the Role

This is not a role focused solely on management and oversight. The Council requires a hands on, technically strong accountant who is willing to actively deliver key corporate finance activities while providing leadership and expertise across the function.

Essential Requirements

• Fully qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent)
• Recent and substantial experience working within a District or Borough Council
• Strong technical accounting background within local government finance
• Proven experience managing and delivering corporate finance responsibilities
• Ability to work operationally and strategically within a fast paced environment

Key Responsibilities

• Production and completion of the Statement of Accounts
• Managing the External Audit process
• VAT compliance and reporting
• CIS returns
• Fixed Asset Register management
• Treasury Management and Banking activities
• Cashflow forecasting and management
• Accounts Payable oversight
• Delta returns
• Whole of Government Accounts (WGA) submissions
• Supporting all other core corporate finance functions as required