Finance Improvement Manager
Posted 6 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. 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, and is contracted 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!