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
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Skills:Finance Manager Accountant Financial Reporting
Benefits:£56 730
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