Finance Manager

Job Title: Finance Manager

Location: Kirklees, West Yorkshire

Contract Type: 6-Month Contract, Hybrid Working

Salary: £400-£500/day

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Finance Manager to join a local authority in Kirklees. This pivotal role involves providing a comprehensive and high-quality financial service, encompassing management, supervision, and leadership of staff. As a Finance Manager, you will play a key role in driving financial performance, managing resources effectively, and contributing to the overall success of our organization.

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and supervision to the finance team, ensuring commitment towards team goals and service vision.
• Performance manage the finance team to ensure delivery of high-quality services to our customers.
• Develop positive working relationships and actively contribute to the development of the team and yourself.
• Act as a visible leader, sharing information in a clear and concise manner to build understanding.
• Support the Head of Service by being a member of the Finance Manager Group.
• Deliver a comprehensive, high-quality, and timely financial management service in accordance with statutory, financial, and council procedures.

Requirements:

• Membership of a recognised CCAB professional accountancy body is essential.
• Experience in resource and business planning within a local authority or similarly complex organisation.
• Awareness of current issues affecting local government and their financial implications.
• Experience with complex financial systems in a large organisation.
• Experience in supporting the preparation of budgets, medium-term financial and service plans, and implementing mechanisms to monitor their activity.
• Ability to advise and motivate senior managers and finance staff, prioritising workloads effectively.
• Experience in supporting managers in producing sound and robust business cases for resource investment.
• Experience in identifying and managing risk within a financial context.

How to Apply: If you are passionate about making a difference and possess the required skills and experience, please apply now!