We are working with a local authority in Greater Manchester to find a Senior Finance Manager on an interim basis.
Daily Rate: Up to £600 per day via Umbrella
Location: Ideally 1 day per week in Tameside office, but can be remote for right person
Length of role: Initially until 30th November 2024
Hours: Full time Monday to Friday.
We are seeking a Senior Finance Manager with robust Local Government experience, particularly within Place Based Services. You will manage the grant funding for levelling up across 3 town centres in Tameside. This will revolve around town centre regeneration, and other general capital improvements.
Day to Day of the Role:
- Lead the roll-out of Budget Holder training across the Place Directorate to foster a positive culture change and improve budget holder awareness and self-service.
- Act as the finance lead for various Council Operational Services, including Engineers and Highways, Waste and Fleet Services, Greenspace, and Bereavement Services.
- Lead the team in producing regular Revenue and Capital monitoring reports, striving to enhance the quality of reporting by aligning it with performance and activity data.
- Provide financial management, technical, and business planning advice, training, and support within the Place Directorate.
- Play a key role in the formulation of the Council's Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) and the 2025/26 Budget, including a thorough review of Fees and Charges.
- Serve as the Finance Lead for Major Capital Projects, including significant Town Centre Redevelopments.
- Fulfil all external reporting requirements for large grant-funded schemes, including quarterly reporting to government bodies such as DLUHC and DWP.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Strong experience in Local Government, ideally within Place Based Services.
- Proven ability to manage and lead a team effectively.
- Experience in financial management and technical advisory within a local government context.
- Proficiency in producing and improving quality financial reports.
- Knowledgeable in budgeting, business planning, and the formulation of financial strategies.
If you are interested, or have any questions, please do let me know.