Finance Manager (Commercial/Capital)

Finance Manager (Commercial/Capital), Greater London

Client:

Spencer Clarke Group

Location:

Greater London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Finance

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

3d613273e723

Job Views:

6

Posted:

03.03.2025

Expiry Date:

17.04.2025

Job Description:

Spencer Clarke Group are working with a London local authority to secure a Finance Manager focusing on Capital and Commercial. You will be joining a highly experienced and dedicated capital team within the local authority. Join a dynamic team at the Finance Department of the Council and play a pivotal role in achieving our objectives aimed at providing the best value for residents and ensuring financial sustainability.

Key Objectives:

• Deliver the best value for residents by optimizing outcomes at lower costs.
• Maintain robust systems and processes for accurate and democratised information.
• Drive impactful change through evidence-based strategies.
• Support and empower our workforce to excel as leaders and professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic vision and financial advice for sustainable development.
• Manage resources effectively and ensure budgetary control.
• Prepare and present high-quality reports for informed decision-making.
• Support financial planning and develop funding strategies.
• Act as a strategic advisor and foster customer-focused finance service.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and maintain financial controls.
• Lead and motivate staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Drive change initiatives and identify commercial opportunities.
• Embrace digital innovation to support service-wide strategies.

Requirements:

• Relevant qualifications and significant post-qualification experience.
• Strategic management experience in a large organization, preferably local government.
• Proven stakeholder persuasion skills and resource management experience.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to analyse information objectively and drive change initiatives.
• Proficiency in IT tools and digital technologies.

Qualifications:

• Full member of CCAB (preferably CIPFA), CIMA, CFA, or ACT with significant post-qualification experience.
• Evidence of significant relevant continuing professional development.

Experience:

• Strategic management experience in a large public sector organization, preferably local government.
• Extensive experience in closing accounts within a large organisation.

Please note that if you are NOT a passport holder of the country for the vacancy you might need a work permit.

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