We are working with a local authority in Huddersfield to find a Finance Manager on an interim basis.Daily Rate: £500 Umbrella (Within IR35) Location: Huddersfield (Primarily home working with occasional office visits)Job Type: Temporary (6 months), Full time.An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Manager to support Children’s Services on a 6-month temporary basis. This role includes involvement in the Safety Valve Programme and managing a team of 6, with 2 Senior Finance Officers reporting directly to you. The position offers the chance to make a significant impact by providing financial guidance to service directors and contributing to the betterment of children’s services.Day to Day of the Role:- Oversee monthly budget monitoring and provide financial insights to the Senior Leadership Team.- Attend and present at Senior Leadership Team meetings, offering support with budget setting and financial queries.- Lead and performance manage a finance team, ensuring high-quality service delivery.- Foster a culture of continuous improvement by evaluating and enhancing financial processes.- Collaborate with the Head of Service and be an active member of the Finance Manager Group.- Provide comprehensive financial management services in line with statutory, financial, and Council procedures.- Support the Service Director and Head of Service in financial planning and strategy development.Required Skills & Qualifications:- Membership of a recognised CCAB professional accountancy body.- 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.- Proficiency in complex financial systems within a large organisation.- Experience in budget preparation, financial and service planning, and monitoring mechanisms.- To advise and motivate senior managers and finance staff, prioritising workloads effectively.
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Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD5 8XT
£50,000 - £60,000 per annum
Part Time
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Sonic Summary
- A local authority in Huddersfield is seeking an interim Finance Manager for a 6-month temporary position, primarily home-based with occasional office visits.
- The role offers a daily rate of £500 Umbrella (within IR35) and requires membership in a recognized CCAB professional accountancy body.
- Candidates should have experience in resource and business planning within a local authority or a similarly complex organization, along with proficiency in complex financial systems.
- The Finance Manager will oversee a team of 6, including 2 Senior Finance Officers, and will be responsible for budget monitoring and providing financial guidance to service directors.
- The successful candidate will contribute to the Safety Valve Programme and support financial planning and strategy development for Children's Services.
