Financial Services Manager

Opus People Solutions are hiring for a Financial Services Manager within our Local Authority client based in Redditch.The role is 37 hours per week, offering hybrid working (1 day on-site per week), with a contract length of 6 months+. Please see a high-level overview of what the position involves below:Leading the Financial Services function across a shared service arrangement supporting two sovereign councilsManaging Finance, Payroll, Exchequer and Insurance teams and ensuring effective day-to-day service deliverySupporting the development of long-term financial planning and ensuring resources are aligned to corporate prioritiesOverseeing annual budget setting, budget monitoring and financial performance reportingManaging capital programmes, capital accounting and treasury management activitiesSupporting the production of statutory accounts and leading finance input into the year-end closedown processProviding financial advice and challenge to senior managers, directors and elected membersPreparing and presenting reports to committees, senior leadership teams and key stakeholdersLeading on risk management activities and supporting the maintenance of corporate risk registersDriving continuous improvement, value for money initiatives and the development of financial systems and processesSupporting both internal and external audit requirements and ensuring strong financial governance and controls The ideal candidate will have experience with:Significant post-qualification experience within a Local Government finance environmentCIPFA or other CCAB qualification (or significant progress towards qualification)Managing and developing finance teams and overseeing service deliveryRevenue and capital budget setting, monitoring and financial planningStatutory accounts preparation, year-end closedown and external audit processesTreasury management, capital accounting and financial governanceRisk management frameworks and corporate risk reportingDeveloping or improving computerised financial systems and processesProducing and presenting reports to senior officers, elected members and committeesBuilding strong relationships with stakeholders across complex organisationsProviding strategic financial advice to senior leadership teams If this role is of interest to you, please submit a copy of your CV and a mobile number. All offers will be subject to satisfactory compliance screening, including right to work in the UK and references.