Finance System Manager – Local Authorty Exp

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

Job summary

A dynamic local authority in St Albans is seeking an experienced Finance System Manager to lead financial systems and controls. This leadership role requires expertise in treasury management, budgeting, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will be professionally qualified (CCAB / CIPFA / ACA) and have strong communication skills. The position offers a pay rate of £350 - £400 and supports hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified with significant experience in managing financial systems.
• Ability to lead teams and provide strategic financial advice.
• Confident in budgeting, treasury management, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management and development of financial systems.
• Oversee treasury management and other financial tasks.
• Drive digital transformation in financial processes.

Skills

Treasury management

Financial reporting

Advanced Excel skills

Strong 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.