Job type
TemporaryLocation
LondonWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Public Service AccountingIndustry
Government & Public ServicesPay
£500 - £600 per day
Senior Finance Job - ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA Qualified - Adults Social Care - Local Government
Finance Manager – Adult Social Care - Local Government
Adult Social Care & High‑Risk Budget Management
- Lead financial support for Adult Social Care, ensuring robust monitoring of complex, volatile and demand‑driven budgets.
- Provide insight on cost drivers such as demographics, care packages, market pressures, and legislative changes.
- Support delivery of MTFS savings and cost‑reduction plans within Adults and Public Health.
Business Partnering & Strategic Support
- Build strong relationships with Service Managers, acting as a critical friend by offering challenge, advice, and strategic financial insight.
- Provide high‑quality financial advice to Members, Directors, senior managers, and Finance colleagues.
Budget Setting & MTFS
- Coordinate detailed revenue and capital budget preparation for the Directorate.
- Support budget managers in setting realistic budgets and understanding financial trends.
- Advise the Finance Business Partner on issues impacting the MTFS, especially in Adults Social Care.
Monitoring & Reporting
- Produce accurate monthly revenue and capital monitoring reports, ensuring variances, risks, and pressures are clearly identified and managed.
- Present monitoring reports to Directorate Management Teams and meet monthly with the Finance Business Partner(s) to review positions.
Statutory Returns, Grants & Compliance
- Complete statutory financial and statistical returns on time.
- Maintain accurate grant records and ensure timely submission of claims.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, statutory guidance, and financial regulations.
Year‑End & Closedown
- Plan and coordinate year‑end closedown tasks for the Directorate.
- Produce high‑quality working papers and support the Statement of Accounts process.
- Review and quality‑assure work from junior staff.
Leadership & Continuous Improvement
- Manage and support the finance function within Adults service area, ensuring consistent service delivery.
- Contribute to finance improvement and transformation projects.
- Maintain up‑to‑date professional knowledge, particularly in Adult Social Care funding and legislation.
