Finance Manager

LGPS Central Limited; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join their dynamic team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role is pivotal in delivering financial support and advice, ensuring effective financial operations, and contributing to the preparation of annual reports. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the Senior Finance Manager, managing a range of financial activities including budgeting, operational finance, and regulatory reporting. If you are passionate about finance and looking to make a significant impact in a supportive environment, this role offers an exciting opportunity for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Qualified finance professional with strong experience in financial reporting and management accounting.
• Proficient in budgeting, treasury management, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support financial operations including reporting, budgeting, and compliance.
• Assist in managing relationships with external auditors and service providers.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Management Accounting

Budgeting

Regulatory Reporting

Operational Finance

Treasury Management

Risk Management

Education

CCAB/CIMA Qualification

Part-qualified CCAB/CIMA

Tools

Computerised Accounting System

Financial Monitoring System

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join our Finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave. Based in Wolverhampton, the successful candidate will support the Senior Finance Manager to contribute towards a high-performing, professional finance function in an exciting environment.

The Finance Manager will play a key role in supporting the Senior Finance Manager in the successful delivery of financial support and advice to the Company including financial and management reporting, operational finance and treasury activities, tax and administration support for the Company’s alternative investments.

Applicants should be CCAB/CIMA-qualified or CCAB/CIMA part-qualified with strong relevant experience.

Role Purpose:

As a key member of the Finance team, the Finance Manager will be responsible for supporting the Senior Finance Manager in ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of the company’s financial operations. The role will be responsible for financial reporting and management accounting, budgeting, regulatory reporting, cost-sharing reporting to partner funds and operational finance.

Outcomes:

• To play a key role in preparing LGPS Central Limited’s annual report and accounts and the report and accounts of investment products.
• To contribute towards the completion of periodic returns required by the regulator.
• To assist in preparing and monitoring the annual budget and cash flow forecasts.
• To calculate charging bases and levels and generate income accordingly.
• To support the Head of Finance in monitoring and reporting on regulatory capital requirements.
• To provide information and advice to the Head of Finance and other managers on financial matters, including projects and business cases.
• To assist in the development of a range of policies for approval by the Board, and monitor and ensure compliance with these:

1. Procurement Policy
2. Treasury Management Policy
3. Accounting Policies

• To assist in the procurement and management of a range of services provided by external suppliers:

1. Bank
2. External Auditor
3. Finance System Provider
4. Payroll Provider
5. Tax Adviser
6. Procurement Adviser

• To assist in the liaison with external and internal audit, including working with auditors to develop audit plans and monitoring performance against these.
• To manage the day-to-day delivery of efficient and effective operational financial services (supplier payments, debtor management and banking).
• To carry out daily treasury management activities, including effective consideration and management of the risks inherent in treasury management.
• To operate the company’s computerised accounting system, including the operation of effective controls and reconciliations, training and supervising the work of junior staff in using the system.
• To use and act as administrator of the company’s computerised system for monitoring alternative investments, including the entering of transactions and the operation of effective controls and reconciliations where required.
• To assist the Head of Finance in identifying financial risks and take steps to manage and mitigate these, reporting as appropriate.
• To support the Head of Finance in working with partner funds to develop effective financial reporting for clients.
• To make a significant contribution to the work of the Finance team and the wider company.
• To assist the Head of Finance in ensuring that the skills and knowledge of the Finance team are developed to a high level, and to be an advocate of continuous professional development.
• To promote the work of the Finance team within the company, including the delivery of financial training and financial advice and support to managers.
• To actively identify opportunities for continuous improvement within the Finance team and implement them swiftly and effectively.
• To participate in cross-organisational groups and build effective working relationships with peers in other organisations.
• To support the Head of Finance in the management of the Finance team, including line management responsibility for a small team, and to deputise for the Head of Finance as required.