Senior Finance Manager- Management Accounts

Lead financial strategy and management accounts in a key senior role within a large public sector organisation. Drive performance, manage a talented team, and influence the organisation's future direction through expert financial insight.

Client Details

Our client is a large public sector organisation committed to delivering essential services to their community. Behind the scenes, a skilled team of finance professionals plays a crucial role in supporting operational success and enabling the organisation to meet its strategic goals. This organisation is dedicated to fostering a diverse and professional finance team that reflects the communities it serves.

Like many public sector bodies, our client is undergoing significant transformation to improve service delivery and meet increasing demands. Central to this transformation is a robust Medium-Term Financial Strategy designed to ensure sustainability and value for money. The finance function works collaboratively across senior leadership and external partners to achieve these objectives. We are therefore seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Finance Manager to contribute to this dynamic environment.

Description

As Senior Finance Manager - Management Accounts, your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the annual budget process and providing guidance to Management Accountants and Finance Officers.

• Coordinating financial schedules, ensuring timely and accurate data collection.

• Overseeing month-end close activities and key account reconciliations.

• Preparing and presenting monthly financial reports to senior management and executive teams, ensuring compliance with financial policies.

• Managing non-statutory returns and providing financial data to external stakeholders.

• Aligning financial resources with workforce planning and overseeing timely payroll reconciliations.

• Monitoring team performance and ensuring adherence to corporate financial policies.

• Ensuring compliance with Financial Regulations and promoting best practice in financial management.

• Responding to ad-hoc financial enquiries, including Freedom of Information requests.

• Leading the development and utilisation of Business Intelligence tools for reporting and system enhancements.

• Driving continuous improvement initiatives and reviewing budget-setting methodologies.

• Leading, developing, and managing the Management Accounts team, providing clear leadership and performance support.

• Acting as deputy to the Management Accountant Lead as required.

Profile

The ideal Senior Finance Manager will be/have:

• Full membership of a recognised professional accountancy body (CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA or equivalent).

• Extensive and recent experience in management accounting within a complex organisation.

• Up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards and practical financial management.

• Strong IT skills, including advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with large ERP systems.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.

• Proven ability to build credible relationships with budget holders and senior management.

• Commitment to personal and professional development, demonstrating continuous learning.

• Strong analytical capabilities and attention to detail.

• Experience in leading and managing a finance team.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary package with access to a comprehensive pension scheme.

• Generous annual leave entitlement.

• Family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.

• Flexible working options, including hybrid working and flexi-time arrangements.

• A supportive and inclusive team culture grounded in the values of Fairness, Integrity, and Trust.

• Opportunities for professional development and leadership training.

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support 24/7.

• Lifestyle benefits such as cycle-to-work schemes and discount cards.

• Commitment to sustainability and community engagement.

• Membership to staff social and well being networks.