Finance Manager - Central Government

Spinwell Global; Corsham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Manager for a pivotal role in the public sector. This exciting opportunity involves managing financial reporting, conducting inventory analysis, and collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure financial integrity and compliance. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate complex financial information effectively. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to diversity and inclusion, where your contributions will significantly impact long-term financial strategies and project success.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills to resolve financial discrepancies.
• Ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inventory analysis and monthly reporting.
• Ensure robust accounts management and compliance with policies.
• Support long-term financial planning and budgeting.

Skills

Analytical Ability

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Financial Reporting

Inventory Management

Education

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Job description

Role: Finance Manager REF 84255
Contract Length: 1 year
Location: Hybrid/Corsham - 1-3 days per week depending on needs of business
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: Market Rate
Security Clearance: SC and UK National requested

Spinwell is recruiting for a Finance Manager for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FINANCE MANAGER

• Inventory Analysis
• Interrogating Anomalies
• Writing a Narrative
• Monthly Reporting
• Little bit around Business Cases, usually disposals
• Due Diligence
• Sense Checking
• Delivery of In-year Budget and Forecast, coordinating monthly submissions and associated Management Information in line with the consolidated departmental timetable and for review at Assistant Head and Deputy Head level. This includes collaborating with colleagues within the Project/Delivery Team and providing accurate financial information to Project Managers and Delivery Team Leaders.
• Support the production of long-term financial planning submissions looking 10 years ahead (known within the client as the Annual Budgeting Cycle - ABC) for review at all levels up to 1 star taking account of key elements including, but not limited to: Assumptions, Risk and Options.
• Ensure accounts are robust taking account of the following key elements, including but not limited to: General Ledger management, maintaining Project Accounts, Asset Accounting and Inventory Accounting. Ensure appropriate governance and control is undertaken in accordance with client accounting policy and National Audit Office requirements.
• Undertake financial accounting returns and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives including review of Financial Statements and the production of an Audit File for review.
• To produce and/or scrutinise Business Cases including a Value for Money (VFM) assessment, affordability scrutiny and provide financial concurrence within delegated authority.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE FINANCE MANAGER

• Good analytical ability to work on and resolve issues that relate to transactions that often occurred some time ago.

• Another is to understand the rules and principles that underpin Inventory and pass on this advice to colleagues who do not work in this area so may not understand the terms so the ability to convey information is important.

• Good communication and collaboration is key.

• This role requires almost constant communication with key stakeholders such as Supply Chain to understand and collaborate with them to resolve issues in that space.

• The same level of collaboration is required when working with either Inventory or BAU Finance Managers as they each have their own tasks that require input.

If you are a Finance Manager, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!

We welcome all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.

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Disability Confident

As a member of the disability confident scheme, the client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

Armed Forces Covenant

The client is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

If you qualify for the above, please notify us and quote the role you are applying for.

We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.

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