Finance Manager

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Finance Manager

Permanent, Full time

£37,280- £40,777 per annum pro rata

Closing date: 9 April 2026

Following recent retirements, we are seeking to recruit three motivated and analytical Finance Managers to join the Children’s Social Care and Education Financial Management team. Two posts will support Children’s Social Care, with one post supporting Education.

The role holders will support the Senior Finance Managers in the preparation and management of revenue budgets. This is a key position within the Financial Management service, providing essential support to business partners and contributing to the delivery of the Council’s transformation programme.

Key Responsibilities

Support the delivery of accurate and timely budget monitoring and financial reporting.

Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders.

Provide clear, accurate financial advice and guidance on budget monitoring and related issues.

Review transformation proposals to ensure financial assurance and robust scrutiny.

Identify opportunities to enhance both quantitative data and supporting qualitative insights, in line with our business partnering approach.

Perform accurate and timely reconciliations between the general ledger and other financial systems.

Contribute to business planning, annual budget preparation, and year-end account closure.

Engage in wider financial management initiatives.

About the Candidate

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• Proven experience in public sector finance and financial management.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships.
• Advanced analytical skills, capable of interpreting and presenting large volumes of financial data.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and financial ledger systems.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.

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