Finance Manager

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Finance Manager

  • Location: Enfield
  • Salary: £55000.00 - £65000.00 per annum per year
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted 7 days ago

  • Sector: Qualified
  • Contact: Claire Evans
  • Contact Email: CEvans@theonegroup.co.uk
  • Expiry Date: 19 October 2025
  • Job Ref: BBBH54572_1758290234


Finance Manager - Local Government
Enfield
The Role
As a Finance Manager, you'll play a key part in leading the finance service, supporting the Head of Finance, and sometimes deputising for them. This is a senior role where you'll manage a small team and work with directors, councillors, and external partners on budgets and financial strategy.
What You'll Be Doing

  • Leading on financial planning, budgeting, and reporting for your area (business partnering, capital projects, pensions/treasury, financial reporting, or strategy).
  • Advising and briefing senior leaders and committees (Cabinet, Audit, Pensions, etc.) in clear, practical terms.
  • Managing and developing a small team to deliver high-quality financial services.
  • Ensuring compliance with accounting standards, legislation, and council regulations.
  • Finding ways to improve efficiency, including better use of finance systems and automation.
  • Supporting major projects, business cases, and long-term financial planning.

About You

  • Qualified (CCAB/CIMA) - or part-qualified and actively studying with strong experience
  • Confident working in local government finance (or a similar large/complex organisation).
  • Experienced in managing budgets, producing financial reports, and giving advice at a senior level.
  • A team leader who can develop staff and manage performance effectively.
  • Analytical, with excellent Excel and systems skills, and able to interpret complex financial data.
  • A clear communicator who can present financial information to councillors and senior officers.
  • Desirable skills (depending on the team): SAP knowledge, treasury/pensions expertise, capital accounting, housing finance (HRA), or advanced financial modelling.

Salary Range: £53-65,000
Hybrid Working and Local Government benefits
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