Assistant Finance Manager – 05838

Overview

As Assistant Finance Manager, you will support high-quality financial management, strategic planning and governance across council services. You will lead finance activities, collaborate with senior officers and stakeholders, and contribute to continuous improvement and value for money. The role includes line management of accountants and deputising for the Finance Business Partner when needed. This is a chance to shape public financial leadership within a forward-thinking local authority.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible working where possible
• hybrid working (40% in office)
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• family-friendly policies
• wellbeing programme including Employee Assistance Programme
• annual leave starting at 29 days (plus holidays) with progression

Responsibilities

• Support financial planning, budget monitoring, forecasting and reporting activities
• Lead engagement with budget managers and stakeholders, providing expert financial advice and challenge
• Prepare and present complex financial information to senior officers and elected Members
• Oversee budget monitoring, forecasting and management of financial risks
• Deputise for the Finance Business Partner and provide leadership and continuity
• Line manage and develop accountants, promoting continuous improvement within the team
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, accounting standards and governance requirements

Key requirements

• Fully qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent)
• Significant post-qualification experience in financial management, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis
• Experience of Education or Schools finance
• Experience of providing high-level financial advice to senior managers and stakeholders
• Experience of managing or supervising staff and developing high-performing teams
• Strong technical accounting, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience of handling audit queries and working within governance frameworks
• Excellent communication skills to explain complex financial information to non-financial audiences
• Understanding of the local government financial environment and funding arrangements would be advantageous
• Proactive approach to change, continuous improvement and collaborative working

• excellent communication
• leadership
• collaborative working
• financial planning
• budgeting
• forecasting

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