Financial Services Manager

Umbrella Pay Rate: £ 461.94 per day umbrella

Summary

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Financial Services function to deliver high-quality finance services across the organization.
  
  


• Oversee the Council's annual budget-setting process, aiding service managers and senior leadership in developing balanced and sustainable budgets.
  
  


• Monitor and report on revenue and capital budgets, identifying financial risks, opportunities, and implementing corrective actions as needed.
  
  


• Provide strategic financial advice and challenge to senior officers, directors, and elected members.
  
  


• Lead the preparation and delivery of statutory financial statements, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and legislative requirements.
  
  


• Oversee treasury management activities, including cash flow management, borrowing, investments, and treasury reporting.
  
  


• Manage the Council's capital accounting processes and support the delivery of the Capital Programme.
  
  


• Oversee payroll, exchequer, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and related financial operations.
  
  

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