Finance Manager
Location: Bristol
Contract: Permanent
Rate: £53,807 - £56,089 per annum
Start date: Flexible
Contact: miraj.hussen@servicecare.org.uk
Job Description
Service Care Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority for a Finance Manager (Children's and Education) to join the team on a permanent basis. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on both finance systems and risk management while collaborating with senior stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and cost-efficiency initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring proven experience in local authority finance, a sharp financial acumen, and a commitment to delivering effective solutions in a dynamic, high-profile environment.
Main Responsibilities
* Provide financial support to Education, Inclusion, and Skills services or Children's Social Care, focusing on areas such as placements, fostering, asylum teams, and related transformation and capital projects.
* Lead and manage a team of Group Accountants, ensuring effective team performance and supporting the Finance Business Partner with executive meetings and committee/member responsibilities.
* Set annual budgets and ensure robust short, medium, and long-term financial forecasts for the relevant service area, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
* Identify, analyze, and report on the financial implications of new initiatives, ensuring financial management and compliance within the service area.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, providing advice and support, while promoting continual improvement and efficiency in financial practices.
Candidate Requirements
* Full CCAB qualification or certification as a member of the Institute of Risk Management (or equivalent qualification).
* Proven experience as a Finance Business Partner or Finance Manager, specifically working within local authorities or councils.
* Proven ability to build robust commercial and economic models, define pricing strategies, and ensure sound budgets and forecasts, including revenue and capital projections.
* Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), financial markets, and funding requirements and opportunities.
* Strong financial acumen to assess and support proposed changes and improvements in financial management.
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