Finance Manager

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  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Leicestershire
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Public Service Accounting
  • Industry

    Government & Public Services
  • Pay

    45,000 to £52,000

Fully qualified Finance Manager to lead our Finance Team and support the Senior Leadership Team.

Your new company

Not for Profit Organisation

East Midlands

Your new role

Finance Manager – Permanent
Salary: £45,000 to £52,000 + excellent benefits
Location: Leicestershire
Hybrid Working

We are seeking a fully qualified Finance Manager to lead our Finance Team and support the Senior Leadership Team.
This is a key leadership role within our client's organisation, contributing to strategic direction, financial planning, and operational excellence.

Role Purpose:
  • Lead the Finance Team and function
  • Support the Senior Leadership Team
  • Contribute to strategic and corporate management
  • Deliver the Finance function within the Service Support Directorate
  • Drive efficiency and continuous improvement across the team
Main Duties:
Budgeting & Financial Planning
  • Assist in preparing the Medium Term Financial Strategy, annual revenue budget, and capital programme
  • Lead monitoring of capital, revenue, and project budgets
  • Produce financial reports for senior leadership and governance committees
  • Support Treasury and Capital Strategy development
Financial Accounting
  • Ensure accurate and timely preparation of the annual Statement of Accounts
  • Complete statutory returns and liaise with internal/external audit.
  • Maintain the fixed asset register and ensure compliance with capital accounting regulations
  • Manage treasury processes including cashflow and reconciliations
  • Oversee supplier payments, sales invoicing, and payroll coordination
  • Support pension scheme administration and contract logging
Team Leadership
  • Provide leadership and development for finance staff
  • Ensure business continuity and customer engagement
  • Monitor performance and implement improvements

  • General Responsibilities
  • Advise on financial implications of policy and legislation
  • Uphold equality, diversity, health and safety standards
  • Undertake duties as directed by senior leadership

What you'll need to succeed

  • Fully qualified
  • Proven experience managing a finance team
  • Strong understanding of Public Sector finance
  • Essential to have worked in a Public Sector Organisation (NHS, Central or Local Government tec)
  • Willing and able to work on-site hybrid

What you'll get in return

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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