Finance Manager

Working on behalf of a Local Authority, Aatom Recruitment has an opportunity for a Finance Manager on a 5 month contract with a possibility of an extension.

This position will be a total of 36 hours per week, with hours from 09:00am – 17:00pm.

Job Specific Accountabilities:

• Manage work with Budget Managers to confirm savings proposals and capital projects, assist with costing potential pressures and saving, actively participate in regular meetings with business area to challenge and scrutinise monitoring figures, undertake service analysis to support the year-end position and the Accounts
• Anticipate and identify key financial issues and risks affecting the business which require attention, resolve issues with Senior Managers and identify mitigating actions to ensure net expenditure is within budget, escalate to Strategic Finance Manager and other senior colleagues any business issues not resolved by Service Managers
• Be an effective liaison point between the business and the MSP Intelligent Client Function function in Corporate Finance with regards to Managed Services activity, work collaboratively with the Managed Services Programme (MSP) Intelligent Client Function (ICF) to ensure completion of all statutory returns
• With the Commercial and Corporate Finance Teams, produce financial and commercial analysis to support the financial strategy, decision making and service reviews. Deliver robust financial and commercial analysis for business cases including signing-off financial implications for reports, Gateway Reviews etc
• Manage financial modelling of new services or changes to existing services including impact from specific legislation /policy changes, assess implications for the Council
• Provide support (guidance, encouragement, challenge and advice) to Budget Managers during budget preparation, monthly monitoring, year-end and closure of accounts – helping them to understand the financial information required and processes to be followed.
• Attend and provide financial and commercial advice at Service Area Management Meetings, Gateway Reviews, Approval Boards, and Project Teams as appropriate
• Provide advice on application and interpretation of financial regulations and standing orders and the Council’s financial procedures and practices
• Proactively manage the day-to-day performance of staff within direct control (reward good and address poor performance) including recruitment, appraisal, conflict resolution and ensure continuing professional development of self and team
• Look for opportunities to implement continuous improvement so that council’s Finance can be best in class
• Other duties as directed

Skills:

• Ability To Manage Workloads And Motivate Staff
• Ability To Monitor & Present Financial Information And Reports
• Ability To Provide Guidance And Advice On Financial Matters
• Ability to work with service managers and corporate finance to identify savings as part of medium term financial plan
• The ability to manage a budget
• The ability to report , address and escalate issues in a timely and effective manner
• Working With Legislation, Policy & Procedures

To get more information about this role and how to apply please contact Anisha.