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Explore and Apply for Audit Manager jobs in Lancashire, United Kingdom

  • Job type

    Temporary
  • Location

    Lancaster
  • Working Pattern

    Flexible Working,Full-time
  • Specialism

    Senior Finance Qualified
  • Industry

    Government & Public Services
  • Pay

    £45,000 DOE

Financial Director | Lancaster | Full-time | Temporary | £45,000+ DOE

Your new company

This respected public sector organisation based in Lancaster is committed to delivering high-quality services to the community while fostering a supportive and flexible working environment. With a strong emphasis on work-life balance, the organisation offers flexible start and finish times and the option to work from home several days a week. As Finance Director, you will lead the finance function during a pivotal period of change and development. This is a full-time temporary role for 9 months, with a strong potential to become permanent for the right candidate. You will be responsible for overseeing financial strategy, ensuring compliance, and supporting key decision-making across the organisation


Your new role

- Lead the finance team and oversee all financial operations

- Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial plans

- Provide strategic financial advice to senior leadership

- Ensure compliance with public sector financial regulations and reporting standards

- Oversee preparation of management accounts, year-end accounts, and audit processes

- Monitor financial performance and implement improvements where necessary

- Liaise with external auditors, funding bodies, and regulatory agencies

- Support organisational planning and resource allocation


What you'll need to succeed

- Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role, ideally within the public sector

- Strong understanding of financial governance, budgeting, and reporting

- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

- Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

- Ability to work strategically while maintaining attention to operational detail

- Proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Excel


What you'll get in return
- £45,000 per annum salary
- Flexible working hours and hybrid working options
- Opportunity to shape financial strategy in a meaningful public sector role
- Supportive and collaborative working culture
- Strong potential for a permanent position following the initial contract

What you need to do now
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