Finance Manager - Public Sector

Reed; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-looking public sector organization is seeking a Finance Manager to lead its finance team in Leicester. The role involves overseeing budgets, ensuring compliance, and representing the finance function. Applicants should have a strong public sector background and qualifications as a chartered accountant. This position offers hybrid working, a public sector pension scheme, and generous leave entitlements.

Benefits

Public Sector Pension Scheme

33 days holiday plus bank holidays

Onsite gym

Discounts card

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong public sector experience.
• Proven leadership skills to manage and develop a team.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Finance Team and support the Head of Finance.
• Prepare and monitor capital, revenue, and project budgets.
• Manage Treasury processes including cashflow management.

Skills

Strong public sector experience

Leadership skills

Excellent communication

Proactive thinker

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA)

Job description

Overview

Finance Manager - Public Sector

Salary: £55,000 – £61,000 per annum Location: Leicester (Hybrid – 2 days WFH) Sector: Public Sector Type: Permanent

Do you want to join a progressive public sector organisation?

We are currently recruiting for a Finance Manager to join a well-respected public sector organisation in Leicestershire. This is a strategic leadership role with responsibility for overseeing a direct budget and supporting the management of a wider budget. You will be managing an experienced established team with a responsibility to guide & support where required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Finance Team and support the Head of Finance.
• Prepare and monitor capital, revenue, and project budgets.
• Ensure accurate and timely publication of the annual Statement of Accounts.
• Manage Treasury processes including cashflow and capital strategies.
• Oversee Exchequer Services and liaise with outsourced payroll and pensions providers.
• Represent the finance function internally and externally, including professional groups.
• Deputise for the Head of Finance when required.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA).
• Strong public sector experience and understanding of statutory financial reporting.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop a team.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A proactive, strategic thinker with a commitment to continuous improvement.

Why Apply?

• Strategic leadership role with broad scope and influence.
• Hybrid working (2 days WFH).
• Public Sector Pension Scheme.
• 33 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Onsite gym
• Discounts card

If you're looking for a role where you can lead a high-performing finance function and make a meaningful impact—this could be your next move. Apply now or call Sam @ Reed Coventry for more information.

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