Senior Finance Manager

Market 36; Tendring; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is supporting a council in finding a temporary Senior Finance Manager for an initial 3-month contract in England. The role involves ensuring compliance with financial regulations, delivering finance functions, and advising on budgetary matters. Candidates should hold a full CCAB qualification or be studying towards it, possess strong public sector finance knowledge, and have excellent analytical skills. This position offers an opportunity to work on various transformational initiatives within the council.

Qualifications

• Full CCAB qualification or actively studying toward it (preferably CIPFA).
• Strong understanding of public sector finance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with statutory and legislative requirements.
• Deliver and develop accountancy and finance functions.
• Contribute to the Council's Statement of Accounts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project leadership

Attention to detail

Education

CCAB qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Market 36 Recruitment Ltd are delighted to be supporting Tendring District Council in recruiting a temporary Senior Finance Manager on an initial 3-month contract.

This role will ensure full compliance with statutory and legislative requirements while delivering and developing a range of accountancy, corporate finance and finance-related functions within the Council. Responsibilities include budget preparation, budget monitoring, contributing to the production of the Council's Statement of Accounts, and providing professional advice to officers at all levels, including elected Members.

A key part of the role involves working closely with the Project Delivery Team helping with transformational initiatives across the district, including regeneration, housing, economic development and cultural programmes.

Successful candidates will have:

• Full CCAB qualification or be actively studying toward it (preferably CIPFA).
• Strong understanding of public sector finance.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Experience leading projects and supervising staff.
• High levels of professionalism, confidentiality, and accuracy.
• The ability to manage pressure, meet tight deadlines, and balance multiple workstreams.
• Strong organisational skills, self-motivation, and attention to detail.