Finance Manager Children's and Education
Posted 1 week ago by Service Care Solutions - Legal on Reed
£56,089 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
Bristol, Avon
Summary: The Finance Manager (Children’s and Education) role in Bristol involves overseeing financial support for education and children's services, focusing on budget management and financial forecasting. The position requires collaboration with senior stakeholders to enhance financial practices and drive cost-efficiency initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in local authority finance and a commitment to delivering effective solutions in a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide financial support to Education, Inclusion, and Skills services or Children’s Social Care.
- Lead and manage a team of Group Accountants, ensuring effective team performance.
- Set annual budgets and ensure robust financial forecasts aligned with strategic objectives.
- Identify, analyze, and report on the financial implications of new initiatives.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, providing advice and support.
Key Skills:
- Full CCAB qualification or equivalent certification.
- Proven experience as a Finance Business Partner or Finance Manager in local authorities.
- Ability to build commercial and economic models and define pricing strategies.
- Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and funding opportunities.
- Strong financial acumen for assessing changes in financial management.
Salary (Rate): 56089
City: Bristol
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Finance