Interim Finance Manager

Venn Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Interim Finance Manager based in North London. The role involves providing financial advice, supporting the Council's financial strategy, and leading a team. Candidates should be CCAB qualified with local government experience, and will work in a hybrid setup. The position has a duration of 3-6 months with potential for extension. Competitive daily rate offered.

Benefits

Recommendation scheme vouchers

Qualifications

• Substantial local government finance experience.
• Recent local government experience in Environment and Communities.
• Proven track record in strategic financial planning and performance monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Provide robust financial advice to senior officers.
• Support the development of the Council’s financial strategy.
• Lead on budget setting, monitoring, and forecasting.

Skills

CCAB qualified or equivalent

Strong analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership experience

Job description

Interim Finance Manager

Based in North London, hybrid working

Length: 3-6 months with possible extension

IR35 status: Inside

Rate: £550 per day via an umbrella company

We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to support the Head of Finance in delivering a high-quality, flexible finance service that adapts to changing priorities and delivers value for money. Someone to provide expert financial advice, lead on key projects, and ensure strong financial governance across the Council.

Responsibilities

• Provide robust financial advice to senior officers and elected members and present financial information to committees, boards and governance forums
• Support the development of the Council’s financial strategy, statutory accounts, budgets and Medium-Term Financial Plan
• Analyse the financial impact of new policies and projects
• Lead on budget setting, monitoring and forecasting
• Ensure compliance with financial processes and deliver service efficiencies through improved systems and automation
• Advise on business cases, capital projects and treasury management
• Manage and develop up to 4 direct reports (shared responsibility for 8 staff)
• Provide training, guidance and support to embed sound financial management across departments

Skills, experience and knowledge

• CCAB qualified or equivalent, with substantial local government finance experience
• Candidates must have recent local government experience and of working in Environment and Communities
• Proven track record in strategic financial planning, budgeting and performance monitoring
• Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Experience of leading and developing finance teams, embedding best practice, and improving systems

How to apply

To apply for this role or to find out about other jobs, please contact Neave Calwell on the London Local Government Recruitment team on 020 7557 7667 or send your CV to [e-mail]

Venn Group’s “Recommendation Scheme”: if you recommend a candidate who is subsequently placed by Venn Group (for a minimum of 2 weeks) you will be eligible for vouchers from a choice of high street organisations