Finance Team Manager

Service Care Solutions Ltd; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Team Manager to oversee financial operations for a local authority. This pivotal role involves managing budgets, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and providing strategic advice to enhance decision-making. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a thorough understanding of local authority finance. This position offers a hybrid working model, allowing for flexibility while ensuring essential in-person engagements. Join a dynamic team and contribute to impactful financial planning and management in the public sector.

Benefits

£250 referral bonus

Qualifications

• MUST have Local Authority experience.
• MUST be fully qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation and management of the annual budget and council tax setting.
• Provide high-quality strategic advice on financial strategies and policies.
• Lead financial input for business cases and conduct risk assessments.

Skills

Local Authority experience

Financial Leadership

Strategic Advice

Business Modelling

Risk Management

Financial Reporting

Audit Management

Financial Controls

Medium-Term Financial Planning

Education

Qualified Accountant (CCAB or equivalent)

Job description

Service Care Solutions are working alongside a Local Authority in Leicestershire for a Finance Team Manager to join their team on a temporary contract. Please find a description of the role below.

Role: Finance Team Manager
Salary:£30.12 - £31.31 per hour (PAYE) / £33.93-£35.30 per hour (Umbrella/Ltd)
Contract: 3 months on going
Location: Leicestershire
Working: Hybrid/Remote (requirement for school visits)

Key Responsibilities/Requirements

• MUST have Local Authority experience.
• MUST be fully qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent).
• Financial Leadership: Oversee the preparation and management of the annual budget, council tax setting, and the Statement of Accounts. Ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements and national legislation. Manage treasury functions, insurance, and capital accounting in line with council policies and timetables.
• Strategic Advice: Provide high-quality strategic advice on financial strategies, policies, and practices to both officers and members. Enable informed decision-making by assessing the financial implications of various options.
• Business Modelling & Risk Management: Lead on financial input for business cases, asset management decisions, and project life cycles. Conduct risk assessments and financial appraisals for initiatives like prudential borrowing and funding bids.
• Financial Reporting & Audit: Ensure timely production of the annual financial report with an unqualified audit opinion. Act as the primary contact for the council during the audit process.
• System Controls & Exchequer Services: Lead financial and system controls to provide an efficient financial management system. Maintain strong internal financial controls to safeguard public funds.
• Financial Culture & Value for Money: Develop a financial management culture that emphasizes collective responsibility and value for money. Report on benchmark information and key cost drivers to support service delivery.
• Medium-Term Financial Planning: Contribute to the development of the annual and medium-term financial plans, including the 30-year Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Business Plan. Ensure these plans reflect the council's priorities and financial sustainability.

If you are interested in the role, or know anyone who may be, please contact Marc at Service Care Solutions on01772 208969or [e-mail].

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.

If you have any questions or queries, please don't not hesitate to ask.