Finance Manager

Finance Manager – Interim – Children’s Services – Huddersfield – West Yorkshire -  £400 – £500 Per day – Umbrella –Start ASAP – 7 Month Contract

The Finance Manager will ideally be a member of a recognised CCAB professional accountancy body.  

Our client, a public sector organisation based in Huddersfield are seeking an innovative and creative Finance Manager to join our team and contribute to delivering high-quality financial management support services. The ideal candidate will be a member of a recognised CCAB professional accountancy body and will play a key role in driving the modernisation of our service.

Day to Day of the role:

• Provide a comprehensive, high-quality financial service, including the management and supervision of staff.
• Act as a visible leader, effectively managing resources and demonstrating a passion for making a difference.
• Communicate information clearly to build understanding and share expert knowledge.
• Manage a finance team, serving as a positive role model and ensuring commitment to team goals and service vision.
• Performance manage the team to deliver excellent service to our customers.
• Foster positive working relationships and commit to the development of your team and personal growth.
• Support the Head of Service as a member of the Finance Manager Group.
• Ensure financial management services are directed and controlled in line with statutory, financial, and council procedures.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of financial planning processes and support the council in developing strategies to adapt to changing requirements.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in resource and business planning within a local authority or complex organisation.
• Awareness of current issues affecting local government and financial implications for local authorities.
• Proficiency with complex financial systems in a large organisation.
• Skilled in preparing budgets, financial and service plans, and monitoring mechanisms.
• Ability to advise and motivate senior managers and finance staff, prioritising workloads effectively.
• Experience in producing business cases and managing risk.
• Knowledge of professional accounting standards.
• Experience in managing the preparation of annual accounts and providing financial advice to managers and stakeholders.
• Ability to support the development of finance services.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a standard DBS check. To apply for this Finance Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications.