Finance Manager

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service; Holyhead; On-site; GBP 51,356 - 52,413; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market supplement

Job summary

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service is seeking a Finance Manager to lead the finance team, report to the Head of Finance, Procurement & Property, and contribute to strategic financial management within a public sector environment.

The role requires CCAB membership, strong competencies in accounting closures, management reporting, capital accounting and treasury management, and collaboration with government bodies and partners. A market supplement may be available for exceptional candidates.

Qualifications

• Requires professional CCAB membership and strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Experience in management accounting techniques and reporting.
• Experience with capital accounting and treasury management.
• Experience leading a high-performing finance team in a public sector environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the high-performing finance team and report directly to the Head of Finance, Procurement & Property.
• Provide senior leadership at middle-management level and develop next-level insights as deputy Treasurer.
• Support collaboration with Fire and Rescue Services, Welsh Government and partner organisations.
• Drive robust financial close, reporting, and treasury processes while maintaining CCAB standards.

Skills

Finance leadership

Management accounting

Treasury management

Financial statements

Communication

Education

CCAB membership

Job description

Finance Manager

Job ID: 010063 Close Date: 20-Aug-2026

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service are seeking to appoint a Finance Manager that will uphold the Service's values of being professional, caring, respectful, dedicated, trustworthy, dynamic, disciplined and resilient. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an enthusiastic and innovative approach to the leadership of the Services', high performing finance team and will report directly to the Head of Finance, Procurement & Property.

This will be an opportunity for the successful candidate to enhance the culture and values of South Wales Fire and Rescue Service by providing leadership at senior middle management level and develop next level insights and expertise as a deputy Treasurer.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate strong technical knowledge, planning and people skills. Excellent communication and networking skills will be key to supporting the senior leadership team and Commissioners of South Wales Fire and Rescue Service and to work in collaboration with other Fire and Rescue Services, Welsh Government and partner organisations.

We are looking for an individual with a range of experience in the field of finance who can lead optimistically, in a challenging and changing environment.

In recognition of the competitive job market, an additional market supplement of up to £8,236 may be available for exceptional candidates, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications. This will be discussed as part of the selection process.

The successful candidate is expected to be a professional member of one of the recognised Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies (CCAB) and possess comprehensive expertise in the areas of:

• Accounting closure process and preparation of financial statements
• Management accounting techniques and reporting
• Capital accounting and treasury management
• Contract: Permanent
• Grade: 17
• Salary: £51,356 - £52,413 per annum (pending pay award), a market supplement is available to exceptional candidates
• Hours of Work: 37
• Job Ref: NU125
• Location: Fire HQ, Forest View Business Park, Llantrisant