Financial Services Manager

6 months contract with a local authority

Umbrella Pay Rate: £ 461.94 per day umbrella

Summary

• This role is a 6-month contract with a local authority, offering a daily umbrella pay rate of £461.94. The position is pivotal in ensuring the effective delivery of various financial services, including financial planning, budget management, treasury management, capital accounting, payroll, exchequer services, insurance, and risk management. As a trusted financial adviser to senior management and elected members, the post holder will support informed decision-making, uphold robust financial governance, ensure compliance with statutory requirements, and drive continuous improvement across financial services operations.
  

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Financial Services function to deliver high-quality finance services across the organization.
  
• Oversee the Council's annual budget-setting process, aiding service managers and senior leadership in developing balanced and sustainable budgets.
  
• Monitor and report on revenue and capital budgets, identifying financial risks, opportunities, and implementing corrective actions as needed.
  
• Provide strategic financial advice and challenge to senior officers, directors, and elected members.
  
• Lead the preparation and delivery of statutory financial statements, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and legislative requirements.
  
• Oversee treasury management activities, including cash flow management, borrowing, investments, and treasury reporting.
  
• Manage the Council's capital accounting processes and support the delivery of the Capital Programme.
  
• Oversee payroll, exchequer, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and related financial operations.
  

Requirements:

• Substantial post-qualification experience within Local Government finance.
  
• Significant experience managing and leading finance teams within a complex public sector environment.
  
• Experience leading annual budget-setting processes and ongoing budget monitoring.
  
• Proven experience managing both capital and revenue budgets.
  
• Fully qualified CCAB accountant (CIPFA, ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent).
  
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
  
• CIPFA Qualification.
  
• Management or leadership qualification.
  
• Treasury Management qualification or specialist treasury experience.
  

Additional Information

• Working hours: 37 hours per week.
  
• Working Pattern: Hybrid / Part Remote (1 day on-site per week).
  
• Location: Town Hall, Redditch.
  
• Payment schedule: Bi-weekly.
  
• The role closes soon, apply ASAP.