Summary: The Finance Manager role is a 6-month interim position within a council's Children’s services team, focusing on leading financial operations. The position requires managing staff, overseeing budget activities, and providing financial analysis and reporting. The role also involves significant decision-making support and financial forecasting. Hybrid working arrangements are offered, with some on-site presence required monthly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage staff, providing coaching, performance management, and support
• Drive budget monitoring, setting, and account closing activities
• Deliver high-level financial analysis and complex decision-making support
• Supervise and advise on financial reporting using Excel and Oracle
• Play a vital role in options appraisals, savings calculations, and financial forecasting

Key Skills:

• Line management skills and proven leadership in a similar role and service within a council
• CIPFA or equivalent qualification with exceptional technical expertise

Salary (Rate): £600

City: undetermined

Country: undetermined

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other