Finance Manager (Service Development and Accounting)
Local Authority Cheshire
Crewe Based
Hybrid Working Available - Office based initially for business induction
3 Months Contract (Potential for Extension)
Monday to Thursday 09:00-17:00
29.60 Hours per week
£40ph Umbrella
Job Purpose
Our client has an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional to offer their expertise to support our significant change programmes and projects.
The principal focus of the assignment will be taking on the role of Transformation Portfolio Finance Lead, providing advice and financial reporting in support of our Transformation programme and projects, including maintaining the overarching financial picture (cost tracking; benefits tracking; financial risks and issues).
Reporting to the Director of Finance and providing additional capacity, skills and experience for the Finance Service, you will work closely with directors and senior managers of the local authority and also our transformation partners, to help ensure sound financial management of the Transformation Plan.
The local authority faces significant challenges, including the need to reduce spending over the next four years. This requires substantial change; and successful delivery of this plan will lead to a financially stable organisation with improved outcomes for residents.
They have developed six programmes and identified projects within them to address the challenges. These focus o...