Описание
Allen Lane are supporting a London Borough Council who are recruiting for a Finance Manager to join a forward-thinking London Authority. This is an outstanding opportunity for a qualified finance professional who thrives on partnering with senior stakeholders, influencing strategic decision-making, and delivering high-quality financial leadership within a complex public sector environment.
Задачи
- Acting as the lead finance business partner to Directors and Heads of Service, ensuring their financial management requirements are fully supported.
- Leading the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and monitoring processes across your business area.
- Providing robust financial analysis, challenge, and guidance to support operational and strategic decision-making.
- Supporting transformational change programmes, projects, and service redesign initiatives from a financial perspective.
- Delivering high-quality financial reporting and contributing to corporate financial planning and reporting requirements.
- Supporting the Head of Finance in advising on complex financial matters affecting both individual directorates and the wider organisation.
- Identifying financial risks and opportunities, recommending appropriate actions and controls.
- Promoting financial awareness and strengthening financial capability amongst budget holders and managers across the organisation.
- Contributing to the development and implementation of the council's wider financial strategy and medium-term financial planning.
Требования
- A recognised professional accounting qualification (CCAB, CIPFA, ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
- Significant experience operating within a finance business partnering or management accounting environment.
- Experience supporting senior stakeholders and influencing decision-making at Director level.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively.
- A collaborative approach with the ability to build effective working relationships across a large and diverse organisation.
- Будет плюсом: Knowledge of local government finance would be highly desirable
Условия
You’ll work with senior leaders across the authority, contribute to high-profile projects, and play an important role in helping deliver sustainable and effective public services.
Finance manager in the public sector employer: Allen Lane
As a pivotal player in supporting the UK's financial stability, this national central government organisation offers an exceptional work environment in the heart of London. With a commitment to inclusivity and high performance, employees benefit from a collaborative culture that fosters professional growth and strategic influence at the executive level. The role of Interim Head of Human Resources not only provides competitive remuneration but also the opportunity to lead transformative HR initiatives that shape the future of the organisation.
