Senior Accountant - Financial Strategy

Michael Page (UK); Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

An established local authority in the Midlands is seeking a strategic finance leader to enhance their financial capabilities. This exciting role involves leading the development of the Medium-Term Financial Strategy, partnering with senior stakeholders, and providing critical financial insights. The organization is committed to innovation and sustainability, making this a fantastic opportunity to advance your finance career in the public sector. With a supportive work environment and a focus on professional growth, this role promises to be both rewarding and impactful for the right candidate.

Benefits

Hybrid working - 2 days on site

LGPS Pension

28 days leave + bank holidays

Additional day during Christmas

Discounts

Enhanced parental leave

Well-being support

Qualifications

• CCAB qualification is essential for this strategic finance role.
• Experience in business partnering finance is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the Medium-Term Financial Strategy.
• Provide insight and advice to boards and strategic leadership teams.
• Oversee key revenue funding streams and support budget processes.

Skills

Strategic Finance

Stakeholder Engagement

Financial Analysis

Budget Planning

Education

CCAB Qualified Accountant (CIPFA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

• Drive strategic finance in a highly visible senior role
• Join a progressive and forward-thinking public sector team

About Our Client

Our client is a well established and ambitious local authority in the Midlands, known for its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and financial excellence. With a balanced medium-term financial strategy in place and a recent track record of outstanding audit outcomes, they are focused on strengthening their strategic finance capabilities to meet future challenges and opportunities.

Job Description

• Lead the build and development of the Medium-Term Financial Strategy
• Partner with senior stakeholders across services and corporate functions
• Analyse and scrutinise spending plans, pressures, and corporate functions
• Oversee key revenue funding streams including grants and council tax
• Support budget planning and monitoring processes
• Provide insight and advice to boards and strategic leadership teams
• Contribute to financial reporting and statutory returns

The Successful Applicant

The successful Senior Accountant - Financial Strategy should have:

• CCAB Qualified Accountant (e.g. CIPFA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Experience in a similar strategic or business partnering finance role
• Ability to influence and engage non-finance stakeholders effectively

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £49,000
• Hybrid working - 2 days on site
• LGPS Pension: Secure future income, life cover, and family benefits
• Leave: 28 days + bank holidays, with an additional day during Christmas
• Additional perks: Discounts, enhanced parental leave, and well-being support
• Opportunity to accelerate your public sector finance career

If you're a strategic thinker ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.