Finance System Manager - Local Authority Exp

Lorien; Milehouse; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic local authority is seeking an experienced Finance System Manager to lead financial systems and controls. You will manage treasury, oversee year-end accounts closure, and provide strategic financial advice to senior managers. The ideal candidate is professionally qualified and possesses skills in managing financial systems, budgeting, and advanced Excel. Hybrid working is available, with a competitive pay rate of £350 - £400 per day.

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified in finance (CCAB/CIPFA/ACA or equivalent).
• Experience managing financial systems and leading teams.
• Strong skills in treasury management, budgeting, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead management and development of financial systems.
• Oversee treasury management including investments and borrowings.
• Manage year-end accounts closure and production of statutory accounts.
• Provide expert financial advice to senior managers.

Skills

Financial systems management

Treasury management

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Advanced Excel

Communication

Education

CCAB/CIPFA/ACA qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Finance System Manager - Local Authority Exp Location: St Albans (Hybrid working available) Pay Rate: £350 - £400 IR35 Determination: Inside of IR35 Are you ready to lead on financial systems and controls for a dynamic local authority? We're looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join our Financial Services team. This is a key leadership role, providing strategic financial advice and ensuring robust systems and processes across the Council.

As Finance Manager, you will:

• Lead the management and development of our financial systems, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.
• Oversee treasury management (£20m investments, £200m borrowings), insurance, VAT advice, payroll contract, and capital accounting.
• Drive digital transformation and improvements in financial processes.
• Manage the year-end accounts closure and production of statutory accounts.
• Provide expert financial advice to senior managers and committees.

We're looking for someone who is:

• Professionally qualified (CCAB/CIPFA/ACA or equivalent experience).
• Experienced in managing financial systems and leading teams.
• Skilled in treasury management, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Confident with advanced Excel and Microsoft Office.
• A strong communicator with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels.

Desirable: Knowledge of VAT, insurance services, and capital accounting.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.