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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in Southwest England, are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join their team and play a crucial role in their Financial operations.  

Position: Finance Manager
Rate: £56,089 per annum 
Contract Duration: Permanent Contract 

Key Responsibilities:

• To provide financial advice and guidance to managers to improve business performance and the delivery of the corporate vision, priorities & values. To take a proactive approach in managing and delivering timely financial and management accounting services including budgeting, medium- and long-term financial planning, project support, forecasting, in-year financial reporting (including the closure of the annual accounts) and control.
• Be an integral member of the finance management team, identifying, developing & supporting opportunities and initiatives to transform the delivery of financial services across the council including debt management and governance.
• To identify, develop and support opportunities and initiatives to transform the delivery of financial services across the council.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• At least 1 year experience within a Finance Manager role or equivalent.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development. 
• CCAB (or equivalent) qualification with post qualification experience and evidence of continuing professional development.
• Experience of planning, motivating & controlling the work of a diverse team of Finance staff dealing with complex accounting issues, to manage & motivate a team, including holding all team members to account.
• Experience of dealing with a range of stakeholders with a varying degree of understanding of financial matters and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written format to establish excellent working relationships.

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to james.fernandez@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact James on        020 3854 4907 to discuss further.

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