Senior Finance Manager

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority is seeking an experienced Senior Finance Manager for a 2-month contract in London. This role will focus on leading a high-performing finance function, developing financial strategies, ensuring compliance, and supporting senior leadership with expert advice and financial planning. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of financial legislation and experience in the public sector.

Qualifications

• Senior financial management experience in a complex organization.
• Strong legislative knowledge and financial planning skills.
• Experience managing teams and collaborating with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of financial services and innovative solutions.
• Develop financial strategies and oversee compliance.
• Act as a senior advisor for financial matters across the organization.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Analysis

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Education

CCAB, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

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2 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

• We are seeking an experienced Senior Finance Manager to lead and shape a high-performing finance function.

• This role is instrumental in developing and managing the organisation’s financial strategy, ensuring robust governance, compliance with legislative requirements, and the delivery of value-for-money services.

• You will play a key role in supporting strategic directors, business managers, and elected members through expert financial advice, high-quality reporting, and financial planning.

• This is an exciting opportunity to influence corporate financial policy and contribute to long-term organisational success.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

• Lead the delivery of effective and innovative financial services across departments, ensuring strategic alignment with corporate objectives and financial regulations.

• Develop and implement financial strategies and medium-term financial plans.

• Act as a senior advisor on all financial matters, including policy development, risk management, and statutory reporting.

• Oversee financial compliance and ensure the integrity of financial systems and statutory accounts.

• Manage relationships with internal and external partners, including service providers and auditors.

• Lead and develop a team of finance professionals, ensuring continuous improvement, accountability, and service excellence.

• Contribute to corporate projects and transformation programmes, bringing financial insight and strategic vision.

• Champion a strong performance management and anti-fraud culture throughout the organisation.

Skills/Experience:

• Proven experience in a senior financial management role within a complex organisation, ideally in the public sector.

• Strong knowledge of financial legislation, local government finance, and medium-term financial planning.

• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders, including elected members and executive leadership.

• Experience managing financial teams, budgets, and external service providers or contracts.

• Skilled in delivering high-quality financial analysis, performance reporting, and risk-based decision-making.

• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly and persuasively.

• Proficient in the use of financial systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Additional Information:

• Holds a relevant financial qualification (e.g. CCAB, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent).

Job Description
2 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary:
• We are seeking an experienced Senior Finance Manager to lead and shape a high-performing finance function.
• This role is instrumental in developing and managing the organisation’s financial strategy, ensuring robust governance, compliance with legislative requirements, and the delivery of value-for-money services.
• You will play a key role in supporting strategic directors, business managers, and elected members through expert financial advice, high-quality reporting, and financial planning.
• This is an exciting opportunity to influence corporate financial policy and contribute to long-term organisational success.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample): • Lead the delivery of effective and innovative financial services across departments, ensuring strategic alignment with corporate objectives and financial regulations.
• Develop and implement financial strategies and medium-term financial plans.
• Act as a senior advisor on all financial matters, including policy development, risk management, and statutory reporting.
• Oversee financial compliance and ensure the integrity of financial systems and statutory accounts.
• Manage relationships with internal and external partners, including service providers and auditors.
• Lead and develop a team of finance professionals, ensuring continuous improvement, accountability, and service excellence.
• Contribute to corporate projects and transformation programmes, bringing financial insight and strategic vision.
• Champion a strong performance management and anti-fraud culture throughout the organisation.
Skills/Experience: • Proven experience in a senior financial management role within a complex organisation, ideally in the public sector.
• Strong knowledge of financial legislation, local government finance, and medium-term financial planning.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders, including elected members and executive leadership.
• Experience managing financial teams, budgets, and external service providers or contracts.
• Skilled in delivering high-quality financial analysis, performance reporting, and risk-based decision-making.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly and persuasively.
• Proficient in the use of financial systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Additional Information: • Holds a relevant financial qualification (e.g. CCAB, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent).


Requirements
• Proven experience in a senior financial management role within a complex organisation, ideally in the public sector. • Strong knowledge of financial legislation, local government finance, and medium-term financial planning. • Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders, including elected members and executive leadership. • Experience managing financial teams, budgets, and external service providers or contracts. • Skilled in delivering high-quality financial analysis, performance reporting, and risk-based decision-making. • Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly and persuasively. • Proficient in the use of financial systems and Microsoft Office applications.