Finance manager in local government

Harrow Council; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Harrow Council приглашает к себе в команду опытного менеджера по финансам для поддержки финансовой стратегии, среднесрочного планирования и финансовой устойчивости. Ваша роль — обеспечивать качественные финансовые консультации, работать бизнес-партнером для руководителей и бюджета, а также руководить финансовым планированием и отчетностью.

Требуется полная CCAB квалификация и значительный опыт взаимодействия с руководством и комитетами, умение управлять рисками и поддерживать высокий уровень

Qualifications

• Требуется полная CCAB квалификация и значительный опыт финансового управления.
• Навыки финансового консультирования, бюджетирования и долгосрочного планирования.
• Опыт влияния на принятие решений через финансовые данные и отчеты.

Responsabilités

• Предоставлять финансовые консультации директорам и руководителям подразделений.
• Вести бюджетирование, мониторинг бюджета, прогнозирование и финансовую отчетность.
• Контролировать годовые и капитальные программы и участвовать в аудите.

Connaissances

CCAB квалификация

Финансовый менеджмент

Работа с заинтересованными сторонами

Аналитические навыки

Formation

CCAB квалификация

Outils

Бюджетное ПО

Description du poste

Описание

Are you a qualified finance professional with strong business partnering skills and experience of supporting complex public sector services? Harrow Council is seeking an experienced and proactive Finance Manager to join the Finance Division and play a key role in supporting the delivery of the Council’s financial strategy, medium-term financial planning and financial sustainability.

Задачи

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will provide high-quality financial advice, challenge and support to Directors, Heads of Service and budget holders across a designated service area. Acting as a trusted business partner, you will help services achieve their objectives while ensuring sound financial management, robust governance and value for money. The role will lead on financial planning, budget monitoring, forecasting and financial reporting, supporting both revenue and capital programmes. You will provide independent scrutiny of financial forecasts and business cases, challenge assumptions, identify risks and opportunities, and ensure that financial information supports effective decision-making across the organisation. You will also play a leading role in corporate financial activities, including budget setting, financial monitoring, year-end processes, statutory returns and the development of the Council’s Medium-Term Financial Strategy. In addition, you will contribute to transformation programmes, system improvements and cross-council projects that strengthen financial management and support organisational improvement.

Требования

You will be a fully qualified CCAB accountant with significant experience in financial management, business partnering and providing strategic financial advice within a complex organisation. Ideally, you will have a strong understanding of local authority finance, including budgeting, medium-term financial planning, capital programmes and the wider legislative framework. You will be confident working with senior leaders and elected members, offering constructive challenge and influencing decision-making through clear financial insight and professional advice. A collaborative and proactive leader, you will be committed to developing others, driving continuous improvement and ensuring high standards of financial governance, accountability and customer-focused service delivery. A recognised CCAB professional accountancy qualification, supported by ongoing professional development and a commitment to continuous learning. Strong knowledge of local government financial management, including budget setting, financial monitoring, medium-term financial planning, capital financing and statutory financial requirements. Proven experience in a finance management or business partnering role, providing robust financial advice, supporting transformation programmes, managing financial risks and contributing to year-end accounts and audit processes. Excellent analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial information, produce high-quality reports and support effective decision-making. Outstanding stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to build trusted relationships, influence senior stakeholders and promote sound financial management across the organisation.

Условия

At Harrow, we are proud to be a diverse, ambitious and resident-focused council. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where our people can thrive, develop their careers and make a meaningful difference to the communities we serve. In return, you will have the opportunity to work alongside talented professionals, contribute to important corporate priorities, support our climate ambitions and help shape the future of local government finance. If you are looking for a rewarding role where your expertise will be valued and your contribution recognised, we would love to hear from you.