Finance Manager - Public Sector

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

An established public sector organization is seeking a Finance Manager to lead a high-performing finance team. This role involves overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and shaping financial strategy with senior leadership. The successful candidate will manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting while promoting financial awareness across the organization. With a competitive salary and strong public sector benefits, this opportunity offers a dynamic environment for those passionate about financial management and governance.

Benefits

Hybrid working - Very flexible, 4 days per month

Flexible hours

Strong public sector benefits, including pension and holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Strong experience in financial management within a complex organisation.
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a small finance team, fostering development and performance.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial strategy to support decision-making.

Skills

Financial Management

Leadership

Financial Accounting

Stakeholder Engagement

Budgeting and Forecasting

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Finance Manager - Public Sector, Birmingham

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

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Finance

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team
• Shape financial strategy with senior leadership

About Our Client

Our client is a public sector organisation committed to delivering financial transparency, efficiency, and accountability. With a strong focus on governance and strategic planning, they provide an essential service to stakeholders, ensuring financial resources are effectively managed.

Job Description

As Finance Manager, you will oversee financial operations, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and strategic insight. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and managing a small finance team, fostering development and performance
• Overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and financial strategy to support decision-making
• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and maintaining robust financial controls
• Producing and reviewing management accounts, statutory reports, and financial statements
• Providing a proactive business partnering service to senior stakeholders
• Supporting procurement, contract management, and financial risk assessment
• Managing internal and external audits, ensuring transparency and accountability
• Promoting financial awareness across the organisation, supporting budget holders
• Acting as an Information Asset Owner, ensuring secure and compliant information management

The Successful Applicant

The Successful Applicant Should Have

• Strong experience in financial management within a complex organisation
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing finance teams
• Expertise in financial accounting, reporting, and forecasting
• A track record in business partnering and stakeholder engagement
• Knowledge of procurement and risk management (desirable)
• Experience working within the public sector or regulated environments (desirable)

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of up to £57,000
• Hybrid working - Very flexible, 4 days per month
• Flexible hours
• Strong public sector benefits, including pension and holiday entitlement
• Opportunity to lead and shape financial strategy within a dynamic environment