Finance Professional

Colbern Limited; Redditch; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Colbern Limited in Redditch is seeking an experienced Financial Services Manager to lead core finance functions within its shared service arrangement with Bromsgrove District Council.

The role covers financial planning, budget setting and monitoring, payroll, exchequer services, treasury management, capital accounting, insurance and risk management, with strategic and operational responsibilities from day one.

Qualifications

• Extensive post-qualification Local Government finance experience.
• Experience managing capital and revenue budgets.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Proven leadership and report presentation to senior officers.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational and strategic management of financial planning.
• Oversee budget setting and monitoring.
• Manage payroll, exchequer, treasury and capital accounting.
• Coordinate annual budget processes and statutory accounts.
• Monitor revenue and capital expenditure; lead risk management.
• Provide financial leadership and governance across the organisation.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Staff management

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Education

CCAB qualification

CIPFA preferred

Job description

Financial Services Manager

Redditch

Contract

£367 per day PAYE or £461.94 per day limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35

Our client is looking for an experienced Financial Services Manager

Town Hall, Redditch

Duration: 6 Months

Hours: 37 per week IR35:

Working Pattern: Hybrid / Part Remote (1 day on-site per week)

An experienced Financial Services Manager to lead core finance functions within its shared service arrangement with Bromsgrove District Council.

The post-holder will be responsible for the operational and strategic management of financial planning, budget setting and monitoring, payroll, exchequer services, treasury management, capital accounting, insurance and risk management. They will act as a key adviser to senior officers, supporting financial decision-making across the organisation whilst ensuring robust financial controls and governance.

The role includes coordinating annual budget processes, supporting the production of statutory accounts, monitoring revenue and capital expenditure, overseeing treasury activities, managing insurance arrangements, maintaining corporate risk management processes and leading Financial Services teams on a day-to-day basis.

Candidates must have substantial post-qualification experience within Local Government finance, experience managing capital and revenue budgets, strong technical accounting knowledge, staff management experience, risk management knowledge and experience presenting reports to senior officers and committees.

CCAB qualification is essential, with CIPFA strongly preferred.

The council is looking for a candidate capable of operating at a senior level, building effective relationships across services and providing both strategic and operational financial leadership from day one.

Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer