Finance Manager - Systems and Controls

Finance Manager - Systems and ControlsLocation:Stoke-On-Trent (Hybrid working available)Pay Rate:£350 - £400IR35 Determination:Inside of IR35Are 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.We're looking for someone who is: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. 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.