Interim Financial Services Manager/Deputy Section 151

g2 Recruitment; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

g2 Recruitment is partnering with a public-sector body in the Midlands for an Interim Part-Time Financial Services Manager/Deputy S151. The role focuses on strategic financial governance, budget setting, and MTFS delivery within a hybrid Midlands setting.

The ideal candidate is a CCAB/CIPFA qualified accountant with substantial post-qualification experience, capable of leading a finance team and advising senior stakeholders, while deputising for the Section 151 Officer as required.

Qualifications

• Qualified CCAB/CIPFA Accountant with substantial post-qualification experience.
• Experience working in Local Government Finance.
• Experience in a senior finance leadership position (e.g., Financial Services Manager, Deputy S151).
• Strong ability to influence senior stakeholders and elected members.

Responsibilities

• Support the Section 151 Officer in strategic financial governance and compliance.
• Lead and manage the finance team with development and performance management.
• Provide high-quality financial advice to senior managers and directors.
• Support MTFS, budget setting, and financial monitoring processes.
• Oversee statutory reporting, year-end closedown, and production of the Statement of Accounts.
• Drive financial improvement initiatives and service efficiencies.
• Deputise for the Section 151 Officer and represent the finance function in forums.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Stakeholder influence

Team management

Strategic thinking

Education

CCAB/CIPFA Qualification

Tools

Budgeting tools

Job description

Job Opportunity: Interim Part Time Financial Services Manager/Deputy Section 151

Location: Midlands (Hybrid)

Contract: Interim / Part-Time

Rate: DOE

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Section 151 Officer in the strategic management of the Council's finances, ensuring strong financial governance and compliance.
• Lead and manage the finance team, providing effective leadership, development, and performance management.
• Provide high-quality financial advice and challenge to senior managers, directors, and elected members.
• Support the delivery of the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS), annual budget setting process, and financial monitoring.
• Oversee statutory financial reporting, year-end closedown, and production of the Statement of Accounts.
• Drive financial improvement initiatives, transformation programmes, and service efficiencies.
• Deputise for the Section 151 Officer where required and represent the finance function at senior forums and committees.
• Qualified CCAB/CIPFA Accountant with substantial post-qualification experience.
• Significant experience working within Local Government Finance.
• Previous experience in a senior finance leadership position, ideally at Financial Services Manager, Deputy S151, Head of Finance, or equivalent level.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders and elected members.
• Strong managerial and leadership skills, with experience managing and developing finance teams.
• Sound understanding of local authority budgeting, financial planning, statutory accounting, and financial governance.
• Experience of budget setting, financial monitoring, year-end closedown, and financial reporting.
• Ability to work strategically while maintaining strong operational oversight.