Finance Manager

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority council in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead budget monitoring and deliver high-quality financial services. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial management and excel in a collaborative, dynamic environment. This role involves overseeing treasury management, forecasting, and supporting strategic decision-making. Candidates with a forward-thinking approach and excellent analytical skills are encouraged to apply for this pivotal role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial management with a focus on budget monitoring.
• Strong understanding of financial controls and treasury management.
• Detail-oriented with excellent analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead budget monitoring for capital and revenue.
• Oversee treasury and collection fund monitoring.
• Provide robust forecasting and strengthen financial controls.
• Support preparation of the statement of accounts.

Skills

Financial management

Budget monitoring

Financial forecasting

Collaborative teamwork

Job description

This is an exceptional opportunity to join an authority with the ambition and plans to make real progress. Our residents are at the heart of everything we do, and despite increasing demand and reduced resources, we remain committed to delivering the best possible service.

Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join a team of finance professionals and play a pivotal role in managing and delivering high-quality financial services. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a dynamic environment.

This newly created role will lead the Council's budget monitoring for both capital and revenue, oversee treasury and collection fund monitoring, provide robust forecasting, strengthen financial controls, support the preparation of the statement of accounts and must work collaboratively across the organisation, providing challenge and assurance where required.

This role is ideal for a forward-thinking individual with a strong background in financial management who can utilise their skills and knowledge to empower a team of finance professionals and deliver sound financial advice to support strategic decision making.

For informal enquiries, please contact Liam Brown, Assistant Director - Finance, [e-mail]