Finance Manager - Systems and Controls

Finance Manager - Systems and Controls Location: Stoke-On-Trent (Hybrid working available) Pay Rate: £350 - £400 IR35 Determination: Inside of IR35

Are you ready to lead on financial systems and controls for a dynamic local authority?
We're looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join our Financial Services team. This is a key leadership role, providing strategic financial advice and ensuring robust systems and processes across the Council.

As Finance Manager, you will:

• Lead the management and development of our financial systems, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.
• Oversee treasury management (£20m investments, £200m borrowings), insurance, VAT advice, payroll contract, and capital accounting.
• Drive digital transformation and improvements in financial processes.
• Manage the year-end accounts closure and production of statutory accounts.
• Provide expert financial advice to senior managers and committees.

• Professionally qualified (CCAB/CIPFA/ACA or equivalent experience).
• Experienced in managing financial systems and leading teams.
• Skilled in treasury management, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Confident with advanced Excel and Microsoft Office.
• A strong communicator with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels.

Desirable: Knowledge of VAT, insurance services, and capital accounting.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.