Finance Team Manager

Finance Team Manager
Location: Leicestershire
Contract: Temporary (3 months)
Salary: £33.93 - £35.30 per hour umbrella / £30.39 - £31.59 PAYE Inclusive / £27.12 - £28.19 PAYE Exclusive
Start Date: ASAP
Contact: rachel.burgess@servicecare.org.uk

Job Description
Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a local authority in Leicestershire for a Finance Team Manager to join the team on a temporary basis. The postholder will lead key financial functions, influence organisational decision-making, and help drive financial sustainability and value for money across the council.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of key financial functions including budget setting, statutory accounts, treasury management, capital accounting, insurance, and financial reporting.
• Provide strategic financial advice to senior leaders and elected members, supporting informed decision-making and long-term financial planning.
• Manage the production of the annual Statement of Accounts and oversee external audit processes to achieve timely completion and an unqualified audit opinion.
• Lead financial modelling, business case appraisal, investment analysis, and risk assessments to support major projects and corporate initiatives.

Candidate Criteria

• CCAB-qualified accountant (or equivalent) with substantial post-qualification experience in local government finance or a similarly regulated environment.
• Proven experience preparing and managing both revenue and capital budgets, including medium-term financial planning.
• Strong technical expertise in local authority accounting, treasury management, capital accounting, IFRS requirements, and financial governance.
• Demonstrable leadership experience with the ability to motivate teams, drive performance improvements, and build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who could be, please contact Rachel at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email rachel.burgess@servicecare.org.uk
Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed