Finance Manager

Location: Yorkshire

Contract: Temporary (6 month initial)

Rate: £20.00 - £25.00 Per Hour

Start date: ASAP

Contact: miraj.hussen@servicecare.org.uk

Job Description

Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a Housing Association in Yorkshire for a Finance Manager to join the team on a temporary basis.

The role consists of supporting the Executive Director of Corporate Services and Head of Finance & Performance in maintaining effective financial management arrangements to inform the Company's financial position and meet statutory requirements.

Main responsibilities

• Oversee budget preparation, account closing, statutory accounts, and financial statements; provide financial reports to key stakeholders.


• Participate in strategic management as part of the SMT and Leadership Forum; lead and train the Finance Team, managing priorities and deadlines.


• Ensure compliance with accounting regulations and maintain statutory and corporate standards within the company's internal controls.


• Manage relationships with External Auditors and tax advisors, overseeing audit arrangements and tax returns.


• Oversee HRA budgets and Construction Services financials and drive continuous improvement.


• Prepare medium-term financial forecasts and develop future funding options to ensure prompt income realisation.

Candidate Requirements

• CCAB qualified


• Minimum 5 years' experience in financial services


• Financial Support and Knowledge:
  
  
  
  • Experience in providing financial support within a service environment.
  
  
  • Knowledge of Local Authority budgeting and accounting
  
  
  • Experience with complex revenue and capital budgets
  
  
  
  


• Leadership and Problem-Solving:
  
  
  
  • Ability to analyse complex financial problems and implement solutions.
  
  
  • Positive attitude towards problem-solving in a changing environment
  
  
  
  


• Innovation and Systems Development:
  
  
  
  • Experience in developing and implementing management accounting systems.
  
  
  • Proficiency with computer systems, including spreadsheets and databases.
  
  
  
  


• Project and Budget Management:
  
  
  
  • Ability to organise and lead project teams, plan projects, and deliver within timescales.
  
  
  • Experience in developing and implementing budgetary control and monitoring processes.
  
  
  
  

If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Miraj at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email miraj.hussen@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.