Senior Finance Manager

Gmca; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Greater Manchester is seeking a qualified accountant to manage budgets and provide financial guidance. This role involves leading a team and translating complex financial information for diverse audiences. Ideal candidates will have CCAB/CIMA qualifications and a robust understanding of accounting principles.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting roles with a solid understanding of statutory accountancy framework.
• Ability to translate complex financial topics into simple terms.
• Proficient in various software applications for analysis.

Responsibilities

• Shape and coordinate detailed revenue and capital budgets.
• Manage a small team while providing financial advice.
• Ensure high standards while meeting deadlines.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

CCAB/CIMA qualification

Tools

Databases

Spreadsheets

Job description

Your role:

Are you passionate about accounting and eager to make a real impact? We're on the hunt for a talented individual, ideally someone CCAB/CIMA qualified or nearing completion of a professional qualification. If you have a wealth of experience in accounting roles and possess a robust understanding of the statutory accountancy framework, along with a solid grasp of accounting principles and techniques, we'd love to hear from you!

About you:

In this role, you'll play a key part in shaping and coordinating detailed revenue and capital budgets. These are crucial to the development of both our service business plan and the overall annual budget for the Combined Authority. The position includes the management of a small team that won't just be crunching numbers; you'll be providing invaluable financial advice and support to managers and colleagues within GMCA and our partner organisations. This is your chance to contribute significantly to the effective management of various aspects of our revenue and capital budgets.

• Possess the knack for translating complex financial topics into simple terms for a broad audience, including those with non-finance backgrounds? We require someone adept in both verbal and written communication, capable of making intricate financial concepts accessible and engaging to all.
• Proficient in a range of software applications, systems, and tools? Your advanced skills in databases and spreadsheets will be crucial in supporting our analysis and decision-making processes.
• Can you effectively organise and prioritise your workload to meet deadlines whilst maintaining high standards? We value efficiency and a keen eye for detail.
• We're on the lookout for someone who remains focused and impartial, even amidst multiple competing deadlines.
• You should either be CCAB/CIMA qualified or be actively working towards a CCAB/CIMA qualification, supported by considerable experience in an accounting role.
• A solid understanding of the statutory framework for accountancy is essential. Knowledge of accounting principles and techniques is crucial, including familiarity with the CIPFA Accounting Code of Practice for Local Government and the Accounts and Audit Regulations

About us:

As an employer, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is made up of a number of key Greater Manchester strategic functions and service providers including; Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS); Waste and Resources; Environment; Work and Skills; Research; Public Sector Reform; Police, Crime and Criminal Justice; Homelessness; the Greater Manchester Ageing Hub and the Commissioning Hub.

We value the diversity of our employees, and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across Greater Manchester. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, Trans status and Non-binary identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

To find out more about working for us please click here: https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/

Our offer:

In return for your hard work, we offer our employees a competitive package as part of our offer that you can find out more about here:

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Hybrid working

This role is part of GMCA's hybrid working scheme. As part of our commitment to 'Build Back Fairer' in Greater Manchester following the Covid-19 pandemic, we have evolved our management methods by trusting and empowering staff to deliver their work in the best way that suits the business and their individual needs, and supports health and wellbeing. Our hybrid working policy sets out a flexible approach, combining attendance at our [Manchester city centre office / Fire and Rescue service HQ in Swinton / other location] with remote working, typically from home; the location of work is primarily dictated by the needs of the business: 'Do what is right for you and the business on that day'. If appointed to the role you will work with your manager to agree and regularly review the best working pattern for you, your team and your work.