Finance Manager

Sellick Partnership; Macclesfield; Híbrido; GBP 55 000 - 65 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Sellick Partnership is recruiting a Finance Manager for a public sector organisation in Crewe. Hybrid working available. The role is a 12-month fixed-term contract, offering £55K-£65K per year and exposure to senior governance, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance.

You will lead a small finance team, manage audits, and deliver high-quality financial insight. You will oversee monthly reporting packs, statutory and investment reporting, and support year-end accounts.

Qualificações

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA) or equivalent experience.
• Experience in financial and statutory reporting within a regulated or public sector environment.
• Strong IFRS knowledge and financial controls.
• Proven people manager with experience leading finance teams.
• Experience building relationships with senior stakeholders, auditors and external partners.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Advanced Excel skills; Power BI or Business Central experience advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and develop a small finance team.
• Oversee the preparation and review of monthly management information and reporting packs.
• Lead on statutory, regulatory and investment reporting activities.
• Support the production of annual accounts and year-end processes.
• Manage relationships with auditors and coordinate responses to audit enquiries.
• Produce quarterly and ad hoc reporting for central government stakeholders.
• Prepare committee reporting, including financial performance and risk analysis.
• Maintain strong financial controls, governance and reporting processes.
• Develop and improve reporting systems, processes and financial insight capabilities.
• Manage relationships with external service providers and key stakeholders.

Conhecimentos

Financial reporting

IFRS

People management

Stakeholder management

Public sector experience

Regulatory compliance

Formação académica

Professional accounting qualification

Ferramentas

Power BI

Business Central

Excel

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Finance Manager

Crewe (Hybrid Working Available)
12-Month Fixed-Term Contract
£55K-£65K

Sellick Partnership is delighted to be supporting a unique public sector organisation in the recruitment of a Finance Manager on a 12-month fixed-term basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and socially impactful organisation at a time of significant expansion and transformation. The successful candidate will play a key role in leading financial reporting, statutory accounts, regulatory compliance and team management, whilst supporting senior decision-makers through high-quality financial insight and analysis.

The Role

Reporting to the Financial Reporting Manager, you will lead a small finance team and take ownership of a broad range of financial reporting responsibilities. This role offers significant exposure to senior stakeholders, governance committees and external partners, making it an ideal opportunity for an experienced qualified accountant seeking a varied and high-profile position.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, support and develop a small finance team.


• Oversee the preparation and review of monthly management information and reporting packs.


• Lead on statutory, regulatory and investment reporting activities.


• Support the production of annual accounts and year-end processes.


• Manage relationships with auditors and coordinate responses to audit enquiries.


• Produce quarterly and ad hoc reporting for central government stakeholders.


• Prepare committee reporting, including financial performance and risk analysis.


• Maintain strong financial controls, governance and reporting processes.


• Develop and improve reporting systems, processes and financial insight capabilities.


• Manage relationships with external service providers and key stakeholders.

About You

The successful candidate will be:

• A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA) or possess equivalent experience.


• Experienced in financial and statutory reporting within a regulated or public sector environment.


• Technically strong with a sound understanding of IFRS and financial controls.


• An effective people manager with experience leading and developing finance teams.


• Comfortable building relationships with senior stakeholders, auditors and external partners.


• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.


• Advanced Excel skills are desirable, with experience of Power BI or Business Central being advantageous.

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to join a highly regarded public sector organisation with a strong social purpose.


• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.


• Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making.


• Broad and varied role covering financial reporting, governance, investments and team leadership.


• Excellent opportunity to contribute to a growing organisation during a significant period of development.

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