Finance Manager - Children's

We are seeking a Finance Manager to join a West Midlands based Local Authority, heading up the Children’s Finance Team within the Council’s Financial Operations Division and supporting the Financial Operations Division at a critical point in its service and financial planning programmes.

Start: TBC
Contract Length: 6 months+
Location: West Midlands (Hybrid)
Salary: £600 - £650 per day (Inside IR35)

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with the Directorate Leadership Team and Senior Leadership Teams to define, agree, and deliver service and financial priorities
• Deliver corporate financial requirements in line with internal and external regulations and timescales
• Lead the strategic budget process, manage forecasting, and ensure accurate reporting of Directorate budgets
• Provide high-quality financial advice to Members, Senior Leadership, and Corporate Leadership Team
• Manage and develop the service finance team, monitoring performance and supporting staff development
• Ensure financial policies, processes, practices, and systems are effectively implemented and compliant with statutory requirements
• Represent the Head of Financial Operations and Resources Directorate in internal and external forums
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within Financial Operations

Requirements:

• Qualified Accountant (CCAB or CIMA) – CIPFA preferred.
• Significant experience in local government finance, ideally within Children’s or Adults Social Care.
• Experience leading financial teams to deliver tangible outcomes.
• Strong technical knowledge of financial procedures, legislation, and statutory obligations.
• Excellent communication, report writing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and provide high-level financial advice.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and local authority financial systems.

If interested, please apply with your most up-to-date CV and a member of the team or I will be in contact if suitable.