Senior Finance Officer

Senior Finance Officer (6-Month Contract) | North West | £Competitive + Local Gov Benefits

A respected and well-established local authority in the North West is looking to bring in an experienced Senior Finance Officer on an initial 6-month contract.

This is a great opportunity for someone with strong public sector finance experience to step into a key role within a high-performing finance team. You'll be involved in core financial processes including budget setting, monitoring, year-end close, and supporting strategic financial planning across council services.

Location: Hybrid working (with office base in a modern civic centre)
Rate: £20.00 per hour umbrella // £18.13 per hour PAYE Inclusive // £16.18 per hour PAYE exclusive
Contract: 6 months (with potential for extension)
Hours: 37 per week (standard local gov working hours)

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead on the preparation and monitoring of revenue and capital budgets
  
  
• Deliver accurate and timely financial advice to senior stakeholders across a range of service areas
  
  
• Support the year-end accounts process and contribute to financial returns, audits and grant claims
  
  
• Manage and develop a small finance team, ensuring high standards and consistent delivery
  
  
• Help drive improvements in processes, reporting and systems
  
  
• Represent the finance function at meetings and working groups, both internally and externally
  
  

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience within local authority or wider public sector finance
  
  
• Strong understanding of budgeting, monitoring, closure of accounts, and financial controls
  
  
• Confident using Excel and financial systems (e.g., ERP or general ledger)
  
  
• Experience managing or supporting a finance team
  
  
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and advise at all levels
  
  
• Proactive, collaborative and focused on delivering results
  
  

If you’re available for your next interim assignment and want to make a real impact in a high-profile finance role, this is a great opportunity to do just that.

Interested
If you’re interested in the role - or know someone who might be, please contact Rhys at Service Care Solutions on
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