Strategic Finance Manager 5278942

Triumph Consultants Ltd; Truro; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Truro is seeking a Strategic Finance Manager to provide strategic financial support for Adult Social Care. The role includes managing a finance team and advising on financial management. Candidates should be a CCAB qualified accountant with a strong background in financial management and local government finance regulations. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement with competitive pay rates.

Qualifications

• Post-qualification and management experience in local government or similar complex organisations.
• Strong track record in budgeting, planning, monitoring, and control under tight constraints.
• Up-to-date knowledge of financial legislation and government policy.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage financial services for allocated directorates.
• Manage a finance team of up to 10 staff.
• Support directorates in shaping financial plans and strategies.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Planning

Monitoring

Building strong relationships

Local government finance knowledge

Education

Qualified CCAB accountant (ideally CIPFA)

Job description

Job Title

Strategic Finance Manager

Reference

Cornwall 5278942

Pay Rate

£277.07 to £393.48 per day PAYE

Role Length

Anticipated 6 months

Working Arrangements

Hybrid: on site presence 1-2 days per week (could be negotiable)

The role

We are seeking a Strategic Finance Manager to provide strategic financial support and advice for Adult Social Care and partnership arrangements including joint work between health and social care, ensuring alignment with revenue, capital budgets, and the medium-term financial plan. You will act as the senior financial advisor to directors and committees, coordinating cross‑organisational efforts with public sector partners to support strategic decision‑making and project delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Leadership and management of the financial services for allocated directorates, comprising of business reporting manager, service accountants and management accountants
• Manage a finance team of up to 10 staff (direct and indirect reports)
• Partner with senior managers to uphold financial control and statutory responsibilities (s151, LG Act 1972) through a modern, value‑adding accountancy approach
• Support directorates in shaping financial plans, policies, and strategies, promoting value for money Council‑wide
• Ensure robust monitoring to align spending with priorities, achieve value for money, and address budget overspends with action plans
• Advise service directors to support informed decision‑making and optimise income under evolving local government finance and devolution frameworks

What the client is looking for

• Qualified CCAB accountant (ideally CIPFA) with post‑qualification and management experience in local government or similar complex organisations
• Strong track record in financial management — budgeting, planning, monitoring, and control under tight constraints
• Proven ability to advise and build strong relationships with elected or board members
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of financial legislation, government policy, and best practices
• Experience driving a performance management culture, backed by effective management systems
• Solid grasp of local government finance regulations and compliance

How to Apply

Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application. Submit your CV in Word format. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—early submission is recommended.