Strategic Finance Manager - Public Sector & Capital

Essex County Council; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK local authority is seeking a Management Accountant to support financial analysis and reporting across various services. This pivotal role involves building relationships with partners, leading a finance team, and ensuring accurate financial forecasting and budget planning. The successful candidate will be CCAB qualified with extensive public sector knowledge, capable of influencing decision-making processes. Flexible working arrangements are offered alongside comprehensive employee benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Support for unpaid carers

Qualifications

• Qualified finance professional with evidence of continuing professional development.
• Knowledge of financial management in a large organization.
• Experience in providing financial advice to management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial forecasts and budget plans.
• Lead and manage a finance team for quality financial information.
• Collaborate to identify system and process improvements.

Skills

CCAB qualified

Financial management knowledge

Experience in public sector

Relationship building

Experience in delivering improvements

Education

Full CCAB qualification

Job description

A UK local authority is seeking a Management Accountant to support financial analysis and reporting across various services. This pivotal role involves building relationships with partners, leading a finance team, and ensuring accurate financial forecasting and budget planning. The successful candidate will be CCAB qualified with extensive public sector knowledge, capable of influencing decision-making processes. Flexible working arrangements are offered alongside comprehensive employee benefits.