Assistant Finance Manager – 05838

Overview

In this role you will support the delivery of robust financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting within the council’s finance team. You will lead with budget managers, provide expert financial guidance to senior officers, and oversee governance and risk management. Deputising for the Finance Business Partner, you will promote continuous improvement and develop a high-performing team. This is a chance to shape public service delivery through sound financial leadership.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible working where possible
• hybrid working 40% in office
• training and development opportunities
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• family friendly policies
• employee wellbeing programme

Responsibilities

• Support financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting activities
• Lead engagement with budget managers and stakeholders, providing expert financial advice
• Prepare and present complex financial information to senior officers and elected Members
• Oversee budget monitoring, forecasting and financial risk management
• Deputise for the Finance Business Partner and ensure continuity
• Line manage and develop accountants, driving performance and improvement
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, accounting standards and governance requirements

Key requirements

• Fully qualified CCAB or equivalent
• Significant post-qualification experience in financial management, budgeting, forecasting and analysis
• Experience of Education or Schools finance
• Experience providing high-level financial advice to senior managers and stakeholders
• Experience of managing or supervising staff and building high-performing teams
• Strong technical accounting, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience handling audit queries and working within governance frameworks
• Understanding of local government financial environment (advantageous)
• Proactive for change, continuous improvement and collaborative working

• Excellent communication skills for non-financial audiences
• Stakeholder engagement and challenge
• Leadership and team development
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Financial reporting and governance
• Financial analysis and advisory capability

…