Finance Manager a Local Authority in the North West who are looking to appoint a talented Finance Manager on an Interim basis are working with Spencer Clarke Group to find their next successful candidate. What's on offer: Day Rate: £450 - £600 negotiable based on experience please submit your CV with the rate you require Hybrid working Contract type: Contract (37 hrs a week) Hours: 09:00 -17:30 About the role: Based in Cheshire (Hybrid): Additional senior capacity in the Council's Strategic Finance and Accounting Team. The team looks after the budget setting process, in-year reporting, capital programme co-ordination, closure of accounts and treasury management. Responsibilities: To take a lead role in making sure the Council is compliant with financial standards and regulations. To take a lead role in the development and sustainability of the Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS). To collaborate with service directors, managers and/ or Council-owned company directors to enhance and achieve policy and strategic objectives About you: You will have the following experience: Qualified Accountant (member of CCAB). Degree or equivalent Professional Qualification. Expert knowledge of finance and accounting legislation and relevant national and local policy and strategy. How to apply Once your CV is received, if you are successful you will be contacted. Due to the extremely high number of applications, it may not be possible to contact every applicant. As such, if you are not contacted please assume you have not been successful on this occasion. About Spencer Clarke Group Here at Spencer Clarke Group, we pride ourselves on connecting you with the best career opportunities; our experienced Consultants have extensive market knowledge and will also provide expert career advice along the way. When you join us, you will receive: Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities Free DBS checks Post Placement Aftercare Loyalty reward scheme and regular competitions for our agency professionals INDSCG3 We offer a market leading referral scheme of up to £250 so if you know of someone who may also be looking for an exciting career opportunity, ask them to email their CV to Brad on remembering to include your details as well. T's & C's apply.