Financial Services Manager

6 months contract with a local authority Umbrella Pay Rate: £ 461.94 per day umbrella Summary This role is a 6-month contract with a local authority, offering a daily umbrella pay rate of £461.94. The position is pivotal in ensuring the effective delivery of various financial services, including financial planning, budget management, treasury management, capital accounting, payroll, exchequer services, insurance, and risk management.

As a trusted financial adviser to senior management and elected members, the post holder will support informed decision-making, uphold robust financial governance, ensure compliance with statutory requirements, and drive continuous improvement across financial services operations.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the Financial Services function to deliver high-quality finance services across the organization. Oversee the Council's annual budget-setting process, aiding service managers and senior leadership in developing balanced and sustainable budgets. Monitor and report on revenue and capital budgets, identifying financial risks, opportunities, and implementing corrective actions as needed.

Provide strategic financial advice and challenge to senior officers, directors, and elected members. Lead the preparation and delivery of statutory financial statements, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and legislative requirements. Oversee treasury management activities, including cash flow management, borrowing, investments, and treasury reporting.

Manage the Council's capital accounting processes and support the delivery of the Capital Programme. Oversee payroll, exchequer, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and related financial operations.

Requirements

Substantial post-qualification experience within Local Government finance. Significant experience managing and leading finance teams within a complex public sector environment. Experience leading annual budget-setting processes and ongoing budget monitoring. Proven experience managing both capital and revenue budgets.

Fully qualified CCAB accountant (CIPFA, ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent). Evidence of continuing professional development. CIPFA Qualification. Management or leadership qualification. Treasury Management qualification or specialist treasury experience. Additional Information Working hours: 37 hours per week. Working Pattern: Hybrid / Part Remote (1 day on-site per week).

Location: Town Hall, Redditch. Payment schedule: Bi-weekly. The role closes soon, apply ASAP.