Finance Manager Corporate Finance
Posted 1 week ago by Service Care Solutions - Legal on Reed
£56,000 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
Bristol, Avon
Summary: The Finance Manager (Corporate Finance) role at a Local Authority in Bristol is a permanent position focused on enhancing finance systems and risk management. The successful candidate will collaborate with senior stakeholders to drive improvements and cost-efficiency initiatives while providing technical financial advice and managing corporate accounts. Proven experience in local authority finance and strong financial acumen are essential for this high-profile role. The position also involves building relationships with stakeholders to identify cost-saving opportunities and lead a team towards project success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide technical financial advice on revenue accounting issues to senior members of the Council.
- Monitor and manage corporate accounts, ensuring accurate annual account closure and external audit management.
- Support the technical aspects of finance systems work to enhance operational efficiency.
- Take responsibility for risk and insurance, focusing on procurement and risk frameworks.
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders, offering financial insight and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
- Lead a team to achieve continual improvements and project success.
Key Skills:
- Full CCAB qualification or certification as a member of the Institute of Risk Management (or equivalent).
- Proven experience as a Finance Business Partner or Finance Manager within local authorities or councils.
- Ability to build robust commercial and economic models and define pricing strategies.
- Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and financial markets.
- Strong financial acumen to assess and support proposed changes in financial management.
Salary (Rate): 56000
City: Bristol
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Finance