Finance Manager

TN United Kingdom; Stockton-on-Tees; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Manager to join their team on a part-time basis. This role, fully remote, focuses on providing strategic financial advice and managing budgets for local government projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in the public sector, ensuring compliance with standards while fostering partnerships to align financial plans. Join a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing financial strategies and supporting community objectives, all while enjoying the flexibility of remote work.

Qualifications

• Specialist financial advice on strategic developments and funding schemes.
• Manage budget processes and ensure compliance with corporate standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial direction and support for complex development projects.
• Analyze legislation and assess financial implications for the Council.

Skills

Experience in Local Government

Financial Analysis

Budget Management

Strategic Financial Advice

Job description

Job Description: Finance Manager

Service Care Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a local authority for a Finance Manager to join their team. Please find the job details below.

Rate: £26-30 per hour (Ltd)

Contract: 3 months ongoing

Work Arrangement: Fully Remote

Hours: Part-time (3 days a week)

Role Requirements

• Experience in Local Government or the Public Sector

Role Overview

• Provide specialist financial and technical advice on strategic developments, including complex funding schemes and efficiency initiatives linked with other departments.
• Offer financial direction, advice, and support for complex development projects. Develop options through business case principles and evaluate delivery methods to ensure long-term sustainability and protect the Council's interests.
• Analyze legislation, government guidance, and initiatives relevant to the role, assessing financial implications, risks, and opportunities for the Council.
• Manage the budget process in accordance with Corporate standards and deadlines.
• Establish and develop partnerships with other organizations to align their financial plans with those of the Council.
• Oversee the preparation of budgets ensuring compliance with standards and timelines.
• Support the preparation of bids for external funding, ensuring they align with the Council's objectives and resources.
• Promote development within the Finance Transformation and Performance Directorate and foster employee engagement.
• Assist in preparing the Council's Statement of Accounts, VAT, and Treasury Management functions in line with deadlines.
• Support staff development through training and appraisals, and undertake personal training as necessary.