Public Sector Finance Manager — Reporting & Governance (Hybrid)

Sellick Partnership; Macclesfield; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sellick Partnership is recruiting a Finance Manager for a public sector organisation in Crewe. Hybrid working available. The role is a 12-month fixed-term contract, offering £55K-£65K per year and exposure to senior governance, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance.

You will lead a small finance team, manage audits, and deliver high-quality financial insight. You will oversee monthly reporting packs, statutory and investment reporting, and support year-end accounts.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA) or equivalent experience.
• Experience in financial and statutory reporting within a regulated or public sector environment.
• Strong IFRS knowledge and financial controls.
• Proven people manager with experience leading finance teams.
• Experience building relationships with senior stakeholders, auditors and external partners.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Advanced Excel skills; Power BI or Business Central experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a small finance team.
• Oversee the preparation and review of monthly management information and reporting packs.
• Lead on statutory, regulatory and investment reporting activities.
• Support the production of annual accounts and year-end processes.
• Manage relationships with auditors and coordinate responses to audit enquiries.
• Produce quarterly and ad hoc reporting for central government stakeholders.
• Prepare committee reporting, including financial performance and risk analysis.
• Maintain strong financial controls, governance and reporting processes.
• Develop and improve reporting systems, processes and financial insight capabilities.
• Manage relationships with external service providers and key stakeholders.

Skills

Financial reporting

IFRS

People management

Stakeholder management

Public sector experience

Regulatory compliance

Education

Professional accounting qualification

Tools

Power BI

Business Central

Excel

Job description

Sellick Partnership is recruiting a Finance Manager for a public sector organisation in Crewe. Hybrid working available. The role is a 12-month fixed-term contract, offering £55K-£65K per year and exposure to senior governance, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance.

You will lead a small finance team, manage audits, and deliver high-quality financial insight. You will oversee monthly reporting packs, statutory and investment reporting, and support year-end accounts.