Finance Change Deputy Manager – Local Authority

Civic Recruitment Limited; Royal Borough of Greenwich; On-site; GBP 101,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited in Greenwich is seeking an Accountancy Business Change Deputy Manager for a short-term contract with a local authority. The role delivers expert financial management support to the Accountancy Business Change Manager, helping align financial governance with council priorities and Section 151 responsibilities.

You will contribute to service transformation, advise on strategic financial decisions, monitor performance, and lead teams to maintain high standards while

Qualifications

• CCAB Qualified Accountant or equivalent professional experience with ongoing professional development.
• Education level suitable for a senior finance role.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of finance services across designated areas.
• Ensure adherence to statutory financial obligations including Section 151.
• Aid in the creation and execution of financial strategies, policies and procedures.
• Offer financial advice to aid strategic decision-making within the Council.
• Monitor financial performance, identify risks, and assist in corrective actions.
• Contribute to service transformation, business change initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Interpret government legislation and financial regulations to ensure compliance and support policy development.
• Prepare financial reports and comments to aid decision-making processes.
• Represent the Council in meetings and stakeholder engagements as needed.
• Build and maintain professional networks to encourage benchmarking.
• Extensive experience in financial management and strategy within a large, complex organization.
• Proven ability to support senior management with financial analysis and reporting.
• Experience in leading and motivating teams to achieve high performance.
• Skilled in analyzing complex financial issues and providing practical solutions.

Skills

Financial analysis

Governance

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Education

CCAB Qualified Accountant

Job description

Civic Recruitment Limited in Greenwich is seeking an Accountancy Business Change Deputy Manager for a short-term contract with a local authority. The role delivers expert financial management support to the Accountancy Business Change Manager, helping align financial governance with council priorities and Section 151 responsibilities.

You will contribute to service transformation, advise on strategic financial decisions, monitor performance, and lead teams to maintain high standards while