Accountancy Business Change Deputy Manager

Accountancy Business Change Deputy Manager

Accountancy Business Change Deputy Manager

Location: London

Sector: Public Sector

Ref: 8225

Rate: £317.96 PAYE (flexible holiday pay options)

Contract: 3 months

Working Pattern: Full-time

Hybrid Working: 2 days per week on site once fully embedded

The Role

We are recruiting for an experienced Accountancy Business Change Deputy Manager to join a large London local authority within their Housing & Safer Communities Accountancy Team.

This role is one of eight positions supporting the Accountancy Business Change Managers in delivering professional financial management across the Council. You will play a key part in ensuring statutory compliance, driving operational improvements, and supporting strategic financial decision-making.

The successful candidate must meet the full requirements of the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the operational delivery of financial services within your designated area, ensuring alignment with legislation, Council policy and the medium-term financial strategy.
• Ensure financial procedures and practices remain compliant with statutory Section 151 responsibilities and reflect current legislation and best practice.
• Assist the Accountancy Business Change Manager in managing and developing the service at an operational level, including oversight of staff where required.
• Work collaboratively across the Council and with external partners to monitor financial performance, identifying issues that may materially impact the Council’s financial position.
• Provide clear, evidence-based financial commentary and advice to support senior management decision-making.
• Analyse complex financial issues and develop practical, innovative solutions that support effective budget management and service improvement.
• Support senior managers in driving efficiency, improving performance reporting, and strengthening strategic financial planning.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, promoting innovation, strong internal controls, and high professional standards across the service.

You Will Need (Essential Requirements)

• A strong background in Local Government finance, ideally with knowledge of frontline council services, HRA accounting and (desirable) capital accounting.
• Proven ability to identify risks, challenge existing processes constructively, and drive positive change.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to explain complex financial matters to non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong analytical capability, sound professional judgement and a commitment to evidence-based decision-making.
• Resilience and adaptability, comfortable working in a changing environment and stepping into leadership responsibilities when required.
• CCAB qualification or equivalent professional experience with ongoing CPD.
• Experience developing financial strategies and engaging senior leaders to drive implementation.
• Experience managing and motivating staff within a complex organisation.
• Ability to work collaboratively across boundaries and with external partners.
• Commercial acumen and experience delivering value-for-money improvements.

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