Senior Finance Manager

Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be working with Sheffield City Council as they look to recruit a Senior Finance Manager for their public services division which comprises of a dedicated team of 20. You will be one of two Senior Finance Managers who will directly manage a team of 4 other Finance Managers. They offer a fantastic benefits package which includes: - 

• Salary £55,994 (Rising to to £61,321 with service) 
• Flexible working arrangements and hybrid working approach
• Flexitime scheme
• 26 days annual leave + bank holidays 
• Contributions to the Local Government Pension Scheme (18%)
• Access to our comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing benefits, including counselling services.
• Salary sacrifice offers for childcare, cycle schemes, and electric car benefits

37 Hours a week (Monday to Friday - Hybrid)

As a Senior Finance Manager, you'll be a key link between Finance and Council Services, driving the quality of financial information to support delivery of services. As well as leading the finance team, you will ensure accurate monthly management accounting and forecasting, and communicate financial performance to stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a finance team of twenty staff in the service accounting team with four direct reports to produce accurate monthly management accounts and forecasts.
• Communicate financial performance to Directors, Business Leaders, Committees, and Elected Members.
• Enhance reporting processes and implement improved management information and KPIs.
• Provide comprehensive financial support across the organisation.
• Offer guidance on maximising resources and understanding service budgets.
• Maintain and improve internal control standards, processes, and procedures.

To be successful you will ideally have the following skills and experiences: -

• CIPFA/ CIMA Qualified 
• At least 5+ years experience in finance 
• Staff management/ leadership experience 
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to inspire confidence among stakeholders
• Experience in staff management and large, complex accounting environments
• Highly motivated 
• Proven technical accounting skills, including forecasting, budgeting, and planning
• High levels of personal effectiveness, particularly in coordination and organisation

If you are interested in the role, please get in touch today!