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Finance Manager - Children's
- Location West Midlands
- Job type Contract
- Salary £600 - 650 per day
- Discipline Local Government
- Reference 94614/MD18
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.