We are working with a local authority in Huddersfield to find a Finance Manager within Adult's Social Care on an interim basis.
Umbrella Day Rate: Up to £500
Location: Huddersfield. Initially in office once every 1/2 weeks. Can move to remote after initial weeks depending on progression.
Job Type: Contract
Start Date: ASAP
This role is based within the Adult's Social Care team and offers the opportunity to be part of a service that ensures our expert knowledge makes a difference.
Day to Day of the role:
- Provide a comprehensive, high-quality financial service, including the management and supervision of staff.
- Manage a finance team, serve as a positive role model, and ensure commitment towards team goals and service vision and priorities.
- Create positive working relationships, committed to developing your team and yourself.
- Support the Head of Service as a member of the Finance Manager Group.
- Ensure financial management services are directed and controlled in accordance with statutory, financial, and Council procedures.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Member 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 the financial implications for local authorities.
- Experience with complex financial systems in a large organisation.
- Experience in preparing budgets, financial and service plans, and monitoring mechanisms.
- Experience in producing business cases for investment and managing risk.