Summary: The Finance Manager role involves supporting the current Finance Manager during year-end processes and subsequently taking on the interim position for Children's Services within a Local Authority on the South Coast. The position requires leading a team of accountants, managing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. This contract role offers remote working arrangements and is classified as inside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of Accountants in delivering finance services for Children's Social Care, collaborating with other Finance Managers to compile and monitor the annual budget and financial plans across the Council.
• Lead the production of financial reports and information for the service area to ensure accurate financial information is available and financial results are monitored effectively.
• Plan, direct, and monitor the work of the finance team to ensure proper financial administration of the service unit in accordance with policies, strategies, and procedures.

Key Skills:

• Professional accountancy qualification e.g. CIPFA, CA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent.
• Substantial and varied post-qualification experience in a large, complex organisation.
• Extensive experience of providing financial advice and support to senior stakeholders and business leaders.
• Experience of managing a professional team.
• Comprehensive knowledge of public sector finance, financial regulations, and reporting requirements.

Salary (Rate): £600

City: Dorset

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Finance