Finance Manager

Wade Macdonald; Cowley Peachey; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public organisation in London is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial reporting and strategic planning. This hybrid role involves managing a Senior Accountant and driving digital transformation in finance. The successful candidate will have a CCAB qualification and extensive experience in public sector finance, providing a strategic influence within the organisation while enjoying a supportive culture and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Access to an Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• CCAB-qualified accountant or qualified by experience.
• Experience in public sector or complex environments.
• Strong technical expertise with financial knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial reporting, controls, and modelling.
• Lead financial control across large-scale projects.
• Manage the delivery of statutory accounts and compliance.

Skills

Excel

Financial Systems Knowledge

Strategic Thinking

Leadership

Education

CCAB qualification

Job description

Finance Manager
West Drayton, London (Hybrid – 1–2 days in office)
£60,000–£65,000 per annum (inclusive of London weighting)

About the Client
This established public organisation plays a key role in delivering cost-effective and sustainable services across multiple London boroughs. They are undergoing a period of transformation and are looking for a finance professional to help shape the future of their operations.

About the Job
This strategic leadership role offers the opportunity to oversee all aspects of financial reporting, controls, and modelling. Reporting to the Director of Finance and managing a Senior Accountant, you’ll be instrumental in supporting investment decisions, driving digital finance transformation, and ensuring financial integrity across the Authority.

Duties will include:

• Leading financial control across large-scale projects and strategic programmes
• Creating advanced financial models and tools to assess future planning and ROI
• Supporting senior leadership with analysis and insights to inform decision-making
• Overseeing annual budget-setting processes and long-term financial planning
• Managing the delivery of statutory accounts and maintaining compliance with regulatory timelines
• Coordinating internal and external audits and ensuring robust risk management
• Driving automation and the development of dynamic reporting through collaboration with the MI team
• Providing senior financial leadership and deputising for the Director of Finance
• Mentoring and managing the Senior Accountant

About the Successful Applicant
You will be a CCAB-qualified accountant (or qualified by experience) with strong technical expertise and a background in public sector or similarly complex environments. You’ll combine strategic thinking with hands-on leadership, possess excellent Excel and financial systems knowledge, and be confident translating complex data into actionable insight.

What You Will Receive in Return
You will join an organisation offering true strategic influence, a supportive and forward-looking culture, and a strong focus on professional development. Benefits include 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, and access to an Employee Assistance Programme. The hybrid working model supports a healthy work-life balance.