Allen Lane are delighted to be assisting a London Borough with the recruitment of an interim Finance Manager on a 12 month interim basis. This key role will report to the Assistant Finance Director and will work across a couple of services such as Growth, Development and Social Care.
Key Responsibilities:
*Working with Service Managers to develop long-term financial sustainability strategies, advise on trends, and optimise resource use.
*Financial Management: Oversee budgets, provide advice, and manage performance across services.
*Financial Planning & Budgeting: Support financial planning and annual budget setting Customer Focus: Build strong relationships and provide trusted financial advice.
*Compliance & Leadership: Ensure financial regulations are met, provide leadership, and manage staff to achieve goals.
*Staff & Financial Responsibilities: Lead a team and manage significant financial responsibilities.
About You:
*Qualified member of CCAB such as CIPFA, CIMA, ACA,ACCA or equivalent
*Experience in managing local government finances
*Previous experience in business planning, financial management, and project delivery within Local Government.
*Strong communication, leadership, and influencing skills.
This role will offer hybrid working with 1 day on site per week in London