Finance Manager

650 per day

Southwest Hybrid

The Company

A large council in the South wets is looking for a Finance Manager to join them on an interim basis. The initial contract will be 2 months with the potential of extension. The successful candidate will manage a team of six including two accounting technicians.

Skills and Experience Required

• A qualified Accountant
• Have significant experience working at a senior level in Local Government.
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Be self-motivated, dedicated, driven, confident and relationship player.
• Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines.

The Role

• Provide a comprehensive finance service with a specific emphasis on offering advice and analysis for revenue and capital monitoring.
• Contribute to the development of business cases to support informed decision-making.
• Undertake robust variance analysis, presenting evidence to support findings.
• Assist the service area in identifying opportunities, trends, efficiencies, and best practices to mitigate overspends.
• Demonstrate significant experience in budget preparation and monitoring, both for capital and revenue.
• Proficiently use computerized financial systems to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Possess excellent communication skills to convey financial information effectively.
• Build and maintain effective relationships at all levels within the organization.
• Effectively manage both personal and team workload to ensure timely and accurate completion of tasks.