Finance Manager

Finance Manager - EnvironmentWestminster City CouncilRate: Up to £400 per day (Inside IR35)Location: Hybrid (Office-based & Remote Working)Contract: Full-time, TemporaryDuration: 24/03/2025 - 16/06/2025

Westminster City Council is committed to delivering exceptional services to its residents, businesses, and visitors. Our Environment service oversees crucial areas such as waste collection, street cleansing, public conveniences, parks, and climate initiatives. We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager - Environment to provide expert financial support to this vital service.

As Finance Manager - Environment, you will play a key role in providing financial oversight and commercial expertise to support the council's Environment service. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Acting as a financial business partner, providing technical financial advice, briefing papers, and training to various stakeholders.

• Offering financial and commercial insights on high-profile projects, programmes, and capital initiatives.

• Supporting the closure of accounts, ensuring accurate financial reporting, reconciling balance sheets, and managing reserves and accruals.

• Assisting service and budget managers in budget planning and monthly financial monitoring.

• Conducting financial analysis and reviewing key commercial documents such as project agreements, payment mechanisms, and procurement tenders.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A full CCAB/CIMA (or overseas equivalent) qualification with significant financial management experience.

• A strong understanding of financial challenges within local government.

• Advanced Excel skills and expertise in financial modelling and data analysis.

• Experience in strategic financial planning and budget setting.

• Strong communication and business partnering skills, with a commitment to equality and diversity.

As part of your application, please provide responses to the following:

• What experience do you have as a finance business partner within local government?

• Have you managed a significant organisational function or service in a large, multi-disciplined organisation? Please provide details.

• What tools have you used for financial data analysis?

• What experience do you have in financial monitoring of capital projects?

• What financial support have you provided to council services such as waste collection, public conveniences, parks, or climate initiatives?

PLEASE SEND ANSWERS AFTER YOU HAVE APPLIED

Westminster City Council offers a collaborative and dynamic working environment where your skills can make a real impact. We are committed to professional development, diversity, and inclusion, providing opportunities for growth and career progression.

If you have the expertise and passion to support our Environment service in delivering outstanding financial management, we'd love to hear from you!