Finance Manager

We are currently working with a Local Authority in the South West who are recruiting for a Finance Manager to join their public sector partnership for regeneration programmes. They’re seeking an Interim Finance Manager to play a key role in delivering financial excellence during this transformative journey.

Role: Finance Manager

Location: South West 

Set-up: Hybrid – ideally 2 days per week on-site

Rate: £237 per day via umbrella, inside IR35

Duration: currently signed off until the end of June 2026

Hours: Full-time position

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead on the preparation of financial reports, including management accounts, cashflows, and variance analysis across corporate and project areas
• Develop financial models and multi-year budgets, and support the assessment of financial implications for major infrastructure and development projects
• Interrogate forecasts and cost plans provided by third parties, ensuring robust financial controls and accurate outturn predictions
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and LLP-specific tax requirements (e.g. VAT, CIS, Stamp Duty)
• Improve and embed financial systems, processes, and controls, working across teams and with stakeholders to drive accountability and transparency

Skills & Experience Required:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• End-to-end finance process expertise, including reporting, controls, and year-end procedures
• Proficiency in accounting systems, with preference for experience using Xero
• Strong project accounting, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, with a hands-on, solutions-driven approach

Should this position be of interest to you, please apply or send an email with an updated copy of your CV and myself or a member of the team will give you a call to discuss further.