Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Salary: £53,460 - £61,638 + benefits

Hybrid working - 2 days per week in the office

Reporting to the Head of Financial Strategy and Planning, this role will play a key part in modelling and monitoring the organisation's Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS). The position is pivotal to the development of the organisation's budget strategy and is responsible for maintaining several financial models that inform the organisation's financial position. This includes linking current and future capital requirements to the organisation's strategic direction as it progresses towards financial recovery.

• Lead the development and maintenance of the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) and financial modelling framework.

• Coordinate corporate budget setting processes and ensure alignment with strategic priorities.

• Provide high-quality financial reporting and analysis to senior leadership and elected members.

• Support financial recovery planning and savings tracking across the organisation.

• Ensure integrity and accuracy of financial data and forecasts.

• Contribute to statutory reporting requirements and year-end processes.

We are looking for a motivated and capable finance professional who can operate effectively within a complex and evolving organisation. You will demonstrate both technical expertise and strong stakeholder engagement skills.

• Relevant professional qualification (e.g., CCAB/CIMA or equivalent) or significant relevant experience appropriate to the seniority of the role.

• Strong technical financial knowledge including budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and financial analysis.

• Experience working in a complex organisational environment with multiple stakeholders (public sector experience desirable).

• Ability to influence, challenge, and support senior managers and budget holders to improve financial performance and decision-making.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance audiences.