Finance Manager (Corporate Finance)

Service Care Solutions; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Manager to join their dynamic team in Bristol. This permanent role offers a unique opportunity to lead financial systems and risk management initiatives while collaborating with senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess a CCAB qualification and have proven experience in local authority finance. You will be instrumental in driving continuous improvement and cost-efficiency initiatives. If you are passionate about delivering effective financial solutions in a high-profile environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

£250 Referral Bonus

Qualifications

• Full CCAB qualification or equivalent certification required.
• Proven experience in local authority finance essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical financial advice to senior members of the Council.
• Monitor and manage corporate accounts for accurate annual closure.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders for financial insight.

Skills

Local Authority Finance

Financial Acumen

Risk Management

Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

Budgeting and Forecasting

Education

CCAB Qualification

Institute of Risk Management Certification

Job description

Job Description

Finance Manager
Location: Bristol
Contract: Permanent
Rate: £50,000 - £56,000 per annum
Start date: Flexible
Contact: [e-mail]

Job Description

Service Care Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority for a Finance Manager (Corporate Finance) to join the team on a permanent basis. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on both finance systems and risk management while collaborating with senior stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and cost-efficiency initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring proven experience in local authority finance, a sharp financial acumen, and a commitment to delivering effective solutions in a dynamic, high-profile environment.

Main responsibilities

• Provide technical financial advice, particularly on revenue accounting issues, to senior members of the Council.
• Monitor and manage a range of corporate accounts, including suspense, holding, and control accounts, ensuring accurate annual account closure and external audit management.
• Support the technical aspects of finance systems work to enhance operational efficiency.
• Take responsibility for risk and insurance, with a focus on procurement and risk frameworks (knowledge of the insurance industry is beneficial but not essential).
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, offering financial insight, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and leading a team to achieve continual improvements and project success.

Candidate Requirements

• Full CCAB qualification or certification as a member of the Institute of Risk Management (or equivalent qualification).
• Proven experience as a Finance Business Partner or Finance Manager, specifically working within local authorities or councils.
• Proven ability to build robust commercial and economic models, define pricing strategies, and ensure sound budgets and forecasts, including revenue and capital projections.
• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), financial markets, and funding requirements and opportunities.
• Strong financial acumen to assess and support proposed changes and improvements in financial management.

If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Miraj at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email [e-mail]

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.

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