Finance System Manager - Local Authority Exp

Lorien; St Albans; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in St Albans is seeking an experienced Finance System Manager to lead financial systems and controls. In this hybrid role, you'll provide strategic financial advice, manage treasury functions, and drive improvements in financial processes. The ideal candidate will be professionally qualified, with strong leadership skills in budgeting and reporting. Join a dynamic team and contribute to effective financial management across the Council.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management and development of financial systems.
• Oversee treasury management and provide expert financial advice.
• Drive digital transformation in financial processes.
• Manage year-end accounts closure and statutory accounts production.

Skills

Treasury management

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Education

Professionally qualified (CCAB/CIPFA/ACA)

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, insu...