Financial Planning And Reporting Manager
Job Title: Financial Planning and Reporting Manager
Location: Hull
Sector: Public Sector – Corporate Finance
Ref: 8272
Rate: £32.87ph PAYE (flexible holiday pay options)
Contract: Temporary
Working Pattern:Full-time, 37 hours per week
Hybrid Working: 1 day pw office based, 4 days remote
The Role
This is a highly regarded and influential senior finance role that sits at the heart of the organisation’s long-term financial sustainability. As Financial Planning and Reporting Manager, you will lead the authority’s strategic financial planning, corporate budgeting processes, and organisation-wide financial reporting.
You will oversee the core financial planning and reporting function, supporting senior leaders with expert financial insight, analysis and advice to guide decision-making at the highest level. Your strategic thinking will directly shape the medium-term financial strategy, treasury management approach and overall financial governance of one of the largest unitary authorities in the country.
You will lead, motivate and develop a team of finance professionals (up to 15 staff), while contributing to a wider finance service of over 160 colleagues with a strong track record of delivering robust financial management.
The organisation promotes flexible, productive working, supported by modern technology and a blended working policy.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, develop and motivate a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
Oversee the authority’s medium and long-term financial planning, corporate budget setting and organisation-wide financial monitoring and reporting.
Produce complex financial analysis and modelling to support strategic decision-making by senior leaders, Members and corporate boards.
Manage the preparation, audit and publication of statutory financial information, including the Statement of Accounts, Annual Governance Statement and grant claims.
Interpret and communicate emerging legislation, regulations and national developments, assessing their impact on financial strategy and operations.
Build strong internal and external partnerships, representing the finance function at strategic groups and boards.
Lead medium-sized projects responding to changing policy and financial contexts, driving innovation and service improvement.
Provide expert financial advice to committees, senior management meetings, project boards and external stakeholders.
You Will Need (Essential Requirements)
Recognised chartered accountancy qualification and extensive senior-level experience within a public sector financial environment.
Strong strategic financial management expertise, with up-to-date knowledge of accounting, budgeting, funding streams and public sector finance legislation.
Proven experience managing and leading professional finance teams within complex organisations.
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to resolve complex financial issues and communicate them clearly to varied audiences.
Strong influencing, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.
Experience leading the preparation of local authority statutory accounts.
Extensive knowledge of local authority financial management at a strategic level.
Ability to work effectively within a political environment.
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Financial Planning And Reporting Manager employer: Triumph Consultants Ltd
Triumph Consultants is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Greenwich. With a strong focus on community engagement and housing development, employees benefit from meaningful projects that directly impact local residents. The company fosters a collaborative culture, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and development while ensuring a supportive atmosphere for all team members.
