Finance Team Manager (Transactional)

North West Leicestershire District Council; Coalville; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Coalville is seeking an experienced Finance Team Manager to lead a high-performing finance team. This pivotal role involves managing transactional financial services, enhancing internal controls, and shaping the finance operations while ensuring compliance with legislation. The ideal candidate is a CCAB qualified accountant with strong leadership skills and proven experience in a complex organization. Additionally, an attractive benefits package and agile working options are offered.

Benefits

Agile working scheme

34 days holiday increasing to 38 after 5 years

Local Government Pension Scheme with 25% employer contribution

Employee benefits program for medical expenses

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing transactional finance functions within a complex organisation.
• Ability to drive process improvements and deliver value-for-money services.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team responsible for end-to-end financial services.
• Enhance internal controls and contribute to the Council’s strategic goals.

Skills

Leadership and people management

Process improvements

Customer-focused service

Education

CCAB qualified accountant

Job description

Finance Team Manager (Transactional)

Are you ready to lead a high-performing finance team and drive excellence across transactional financial services? We’re looking for an experienced Transactional Finance Manager to lead a critical function within our Council’s Finance Service. Following the implementation of the Unit 4 ERPx system, we are committed to further enhancing our processes, and we need your expertise to help drive these improvements forward.

As Transactional Finance Manager, you will lead and continuously develop a team of staff responsible for delivering end-to-end financial services including Payroll, Income and Banking, Debtors, Creditors, Procure to Pay, Suspense Accounts, and Reconciliation. You’ll ensure the service is efficient, customer-focused, and compliant with all relevant legislation and policies. This is a pivotal role where your leadership will shape financial operations, enhance internal controls, and contribute to the Council’s strategic goals and community impact.

What We’re Looking For:

• CCAB qualified accountant.
• Proven experience in managing transactional finance functions within a complex organisation.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to drive process improvements and deliver value-for-money services.
• 36,25 hrs per week with an annual salary of £47,181 - £51,356.
• Agile working scheme with a combination of home and office working.
• 34 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 38 days after 5 years.
• Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme with at least 25% employer’s contribution.
• Employee benefits programme including payback on medical, dental and optical expenses.
• Continued training and development opportunities.

Interested? Take a look at the job pack online or please feel free to get in touch with Anna Crouch (Head of Finance & Deputy S151 Officer) at [e-mail] or call her on 01530 454492, and she will be happy to discuss this important and exciting role.

You can apply for any of our posts online at https://www.nwleics.gov.uk/pages/jobs_and_careers

Applications must be made using the on-line application process.

Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job will be guaranteed an interview.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

This is an exciting time of change at NWLDC as we progress devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR). To learn more about what this means, visit Devolution - North West Leicestershire District Council and email [e-mail] if you have any questions.

Closing Date: Sunday 25 January 2026