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Finance Improvement Manager
Posted 3 days ago by 1749715457
£500 Per day
Undetermined
Hybrid
Birmingham
Summary: This role is for a Finance Improvement Manager within a public sector organization in Birmingham, focusing on enhancing financial governance and operational consistency. The position involves collaborating with finance professionals to review policies, develop standard operating procedures, and facilitate workshops. The contract runs from July 2025 to March 2026, with a hybrid working arrangement requiring one day a week in the office. The ideal candidate will possess a finance qualification and local government experience at a managerial level.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review and refresh existing financial and accounting policies.
- Contribute to the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Create clear, practical financial guidance for internal stakeholders.
- Facilitate both in-person and virtual workshops to gather insights and drive improvements.
Key Skills:
- A recognised finance qualification (e.g., CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA).
- Local Government finance experience at Finance Manager level or above.
- Experience working in multiple councils and/or having access to a broad network across local authorities.
- Proven ability to lead or support policy and process improvement initiatives.
Salary (Rate): £500 per day
City: Birmingham
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Hybrid – Central Birmingham (1 day/week in office)
Contract: July 2025 – March 2026
Hays are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a respected public sector organisation for a Finance Improvement Manager to join a high-impact project team focused on enhancing financial governance and operational consistency.
About the Role:
This is a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced finance professionals to:
- Review and refresh existing financial and accounting policies.
- Contribute to the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Create clear, practical financial guidance for internal stakeholders.
- Facilitate both in-person and virtual workshops to gather insights and drive improvements.
What We’re Looking For:
We’re seeking a methodical and inquisitive finance professional with strong facilitation skills and a collaborative mindset. You’ll be comfortable working in a hybrid environment and contributing to a dynamic project team.
Essential Requirements:
- A recognised finance qualification (e.g., CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA).
- Local Government finance experience at Finance Manager level or above.
- Experience working in multiple councils and/or having access to a broad network across local authorities.
- Proven ability to lead or support policy and process improvement initiatives.
This is an excellent opportunity to have a tangible impact on financial governance and policy within the public sector. If you’re passionate about driving improvement and have the right background, please send your updated CV!