Finance Manager

TN United Kingdom; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to enhancing community welfare through effective financial management. In this hybrid role, you'll lead a team within the Finance Department, focusing on cost management and budget efficiency while fostering collaboration across various teams. Ideal candidates will possess strong accounting expertise and a proactive attitude, ready to thrive in a dynamic environment. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects and improve the lives of residents in Salford. If you're passionate about finance and making a difference, we encourage you to apply!

Benefits

Hybrid Work Environment

Continuous Service Commitment

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering financial solutions.
• Extensive experience in management accounting and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team responsible for the Place Directorate.
• Collaborate with Finance Managers on budget reviews and efficiencies.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost Management

Communication Skills

Accounting Expertise

Education

Fully Qualified Accountant

Experience in Finance

Job description

The Financial team is a centralised finance team working closely with the Services to provide financial advice and expertise. You will play a crucial role in supporting the objectives of the Finance Team in building relationships, maintaining value for money, and developing innovative ways of working.

We currently have an exciting vacancy within our team to build on our success and bring new experience, knowledge, and ideas.

Our work environment is hybrid, combining office days with remote work. You will be expected to work from the office at least two days per week as part of the team.

You will collaborate with other Finance Managers and be responsible for cost management, budget review, and identifying efficiencies across the revenue budgets of the Place and Resources & Transformation Directorates, along with your team.

About the Role

This role involves managing a team responsible for the Place Directorate.

About You

If you have a proven track record of delivering solutions, are eager to make a difference, and thrive in a team environment, we want to hear from you. We seek an enthusiastic, proactive, and motivated individual capable of working under strict deadlines. You should be a fully qualified accountant (or qualified through experience) with extensive accounting and commercial expertise, including funding models, management accounting, budgeting, and forecasting. Experience in business partnering with finance and non-finance teams, preparing budgets and forecasts, and strong communication skills are essential. Prior experience working in a Local Authority is not required.

Please include in your cover letter or supporting statement how your skills and experience meet the role's requirements.

For more information, contact Hollie Faulkner via email at [emailprotected]. Please note, CVs sent to this email will not be accepted.

We do not sponsor candidates for this position.

About Salford

As an authority, we are dedicated to improving residents' lives and fostering a thriving, inclusive workplace. We are proud of our professional accreditations supporting diversity and inclusion.

Learn more about our city and the benefits of working here. Discover how we are making a difference and the opportunities available to you!

Additional Benefits

Our continuous service commitment allows employees to retain benefits when moving between public sector organisations within Greater Manchester, including Councils, NHS, Fire and Rescue, and Transport services. Find out more here.

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