Finance Improvement Manager
Posted 2 days ago by HAYS
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Birmingham, Staffordshire, UK
Summary: The Finance Improvement Manager role involves joining a public sector organization to enhance financial governance and operational consistency within a high-impact project team. The position requires collaboration with experienced finance professionals to review policies, develop standard operating procedures, and create financial guidance. The role is hybrid, requiring one day a week in the office in Central Birmingham. The contract runs from July 2025 to March 2026.
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 (eg, 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): £550 Daily
City: Birmingham
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Day Rate: £500 - £550
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 (eg, 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!