Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Your new company
This Finance Manager role plays a key part in delivering financial reporting, planning, and treasury management across the organisation. You will lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow analysis, and financial systems' development, while managing a finance team and supporting strategic decision-making.

Your new role
Financial Governance & Risk

• Provide expert advice on financial governance, assurance, and risk management
• Strengthen internal controls and identify areas for improvement
• Lead on fraud prevention, investigation support, and compliance reporting
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, statutory, and governance requirements

Audit & Board Support

• Act as Secretary to the Board Audit & Risk Committee (BARC)
• Manage internal audit relationships and track audit recommendations
• Support governance reporting for the Board and senior leadership

Pensions & Benefits Oversight

• Oversee pensions governance and scheme administration
• Provide advice on pensions policy, compliance, and reporting
• Support life assurance and employee benefit schemes

Financial Insight & Operations

• Deliver financial analysis and performance reporting
• Support corporate planning and decision-making
• Ensure effective financial governance processes across the organisation

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead and develop the financial governance team
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Represent the organisation in governance matters and external forums

Key skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• High attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to lead teams and influence senior stakeholders
• Confident communicator with ability to challenge and advise

What you'll need to succeed
Essential criteria

• Qualified accountant (CCAB / CIPFA)
• Minimum 3 years' post-qualification experience in financial management or governance
• Strong experience in risk management, internal controls, or compliance
• Experience in financial reporting, monitoring, and governance frameworks
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Desirable

• Experience within public sector or regulated environment
• Knowledge of pensions governance
• Understanding of board and audit committee structures

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Elaine McCullagh at Hays on
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.