We are working with a local authority in Huddersfield to find a Finance Manager on an interim basis.
Daily Rate: £500 Umbrella (Within IR35)
Location: Huddersfield (Primarily home working with occasional office visits)
Job Type: Temporary (6 months), Full time.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Manager to support Children's Services on a 6-month temporary basis. This role includes involvement in the Safety Valve Programme and managing a team of 6, with 2 Senior Finance Officers reporting directly to you. The position offers the chance to make a significant impact by providing financial guidance to service directors and contributing to the betterment of children's services.
Day to Day of the Role:
- Oversee monthly budget monitoring and provide financial insights to the Senior Leadership Team.
- Attend and present at Senior Leadership Team meetings, offering support with budget setting and financial queries.
- Lead and performance manage a finance team, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement by evaluating and enhancing financial processes.
- Collaborate with the Head of Service and be an active member of the Finance Manager Group.
- Provide comprehensive financial management services in line with statutory, financial, and Council procedures.
- Support the Service Director and Head of Service in financial planning and strategy development.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Membership of a recognised CCAB professional accountancy body.
- Experience in resource and business planning within a local authority or similarly complex organisation.
- Awareness of current issues affecting local government and their financial implications.
- Proficiency in complex financial systems within a large organisation.
- Experience in budget preparation, financial and service planning, and monitoring mechanisms.
- To advise and motivate senior managers and finance staff, prioritising workloads effectively.