Average Finance Manager salary in Ashton-under-Lyne

Positive Employment is currently recruiting for a Finance Manager for our client a local government organisation based in Cheshire The successful candidate will lead a team with responsibility for providing support for financial management and decision making to a department(s) of the organisation, through the delivery of a wide range of financial services, including the provision of specialist and strategic advice and information to service managers and elected Members, in a way which ensures proper accountability and compliance with statutory obligations and corporate and professional standards. This is a 3 month starting contract with the possibility to extend. The role can be fully remote, however it's preferable to be able to visit the offices 2 - 4 times a month. Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to: Undertake the lead financial management role within the Directorate in such a way as to ensure that the Directorates’ objectives for service delivery are met in accordance with the financial procedures set out for the organisation.Provide specific financial advice and support to all budget holders and managers within a Directorate on a risk based approach, to ensure the operational efficiency and effectiveness of the Directorate and the effective implementation of the organisation's Finance and Contract Procedure Rules and other agreed policies.Provide financial advice to senior managers on all external partnerships and service initiatives and projects, business efficiency reviews and new ways of working initiatives.Support Directorates with the development of budget proposals and lead the financial evaluation, scrutiny and challenge of options by thorough examination of all financial and related implications to ensure proposals are deliverable and represent value for money.To fulfil the full stewardship role in relation to the accounts of the department. This will include managing the provision of regular, cyclical and ad hoc budgetary control information to the Directorate Management team, the Section 151 officer, the Director of Finance and Members to ensure that informed decisions on policy development, service planning and operational delivery are made, and to ensure the preparation of revenue and capital budgets and the closure of accounts for a Department are completed within the Council’s agreed timetable and in accordance with appropriate professional standards. Personal Requirements: Membership of one of the professional bodies which constitute the CCAB (e.g. CIPFA).Experience at a senior management level in a finance role with a local authority or similar.Experience of finance business partner support for adults and/or children's (Desirable).Ability to lead transformation activity and manage organisational change and development within a financial/performance environment.Rounded, financial background, variety of experience across relevant disciplines.Experience with Budget-setting and in-year financial management. Working Hours: 09:00am - 17:00pm, Monday - Friday Pay: £39.08 p/h Please note this role is within the scope of IR35.

What we think you’ll love: Reporting directly to the MD of a well-established family-run SME with full autonomy and control over the finance function There is a real opportunity for a committed accountant who is looking for a long-term position with progressive involvement throughout the operation playing a key part in continued growth and development.Being part of a team that manufacturers recognisable household products, partnering with some of the most prestigious retail groups in the UK Your new company: A £7m turnover family-owned manufacturer, and market leader within their niche field, with plans for sustainable growth. How you’ll spend your time: Management accounts/year-end trial balance/ad hoc financial reportsPayroll, pension and statutory submissions for 60+ employeesPurchase/sales ledger/credit control for £7 million + turnoverBank reconciliation, currency transactionsTwo additional small company accounts for group subsidiaries, VAT and other required submissionsNegotiating contracts and overseeing various administrative processes.The position would involve a high level of hands-on involvement in day-to-day accounts functions/bookkeeping, along with a small element of supervision. This opportunity will be great for you if… Qualified or Qualified by experience would be considered  Sage experience preferredManufacturing experience preferred, although not essential The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing the finance function of a small SME What’s next? Our applications are picked up daily and we will be in touch if we feel you are a great match for this role. If we don’t make contact this time, we will keep hold of your CV for 4 weeks after your application and contact you about any other suitable vacancies. Alternatively, feel free to get in touch and let us tell you a little more about some of the other exciting roles we are currently recruiting for! 

What we think you’ll love: Reporting directly to the MD of a well-established family-run SME with full autonomy and control over the finance function There is a real opportunity for a committed accountant who is looking for a long-term position with progressive involvement throughout the operation playing a key part in continued growth and development.Being part of a team that manufacturers recognisable household products, partnering with some of the most prestigious retail groups in the UK Your new company: A £7m turnover family-owned manufacturer, and market leader within their niche field, with plans for sustainable growth. How you’ll spend your time: Management accounts/year-end trial balance/ad hoc financial reportsPayroll, pension and statutory submissions for 60+ employeesPurchase/sales ledger/credit control for £7 million + turnoverBank reconciliation, currency transactionsTwo additional small company accounts for group subsidiaries, VAT and other required submissionsNegotiating contracts and overseeing various administrative processes.The position would involve a high level of hands-on involvement in day-to-day accounts functions/bookkeeping, along with a small element of supervision. This opportunity will be great for you if… Qualified or Qualified by experience would be considered  Sage experience preferredManufacturing experience preferred, although not essential The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing the finance function of a small SME What’s next? Our applications are picked up daily and we will be in touch if we feel you are a great match for this role. If we don’t make contact this time, we will keep hold of your CV for 4 weeks after your application and contact you about any other suitable vacancies. Alternatively, feel free to get in touch and let us tell you a little more about some of the other exciting roles we are currently recruiting for!