Finance Manager

Location: Bristol

Contract: Permanent

Rate: £56,000 per annum

Start date: Flexible

Contact: miraj.hussen@servicecare.org.uk

Job Description

Service Care Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority for a Finance Manager (Corporate Finance) to join the team on a permanent basis.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work on both finance systems and risk management while collaborating with senior stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and cost-efficiency initiatives.

The ideal candidate will bring proven experience in local authority finance, a sharp financial acumen, and a commitment to delivering effective solutions in a dynamic, high-profile environment.

Main responsibilities

• Provide technical financial advice, particularly on revenue accounting issues, to senior members of the Council.


• Monitor and manage a range of corporate accounts, including suspense, holding, and control accounts, ensuring accurate annual account closure and external audit management.


• Support the technical aspects of finance systems work to enhance operational efficiency.


• Take responsibility for risk and insurance, with a focus on procurement and risk frameworks (knowledge of the insurance industry is beneficial but not essential).


• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, offering financial insight, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and leading a team to achieve continual improvements and project success.

Candidate Requirements

• Full CCAB qualification or certification as a member of the Institute of Risk Management (or equivalent qualification).


• Proven experience as a Finance Manager or Senior/Group Accountant, specifically working within local authorities or councils.


• Proven ability to build robust commercial and economic models, define pricing strategies, and ensure sound budgets and forecasts, including revenue and capital projections.


• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), financial markets, and funding requirements and opportunities.


• Strong financial acumen to assess and support proposed changes and improvements in financial management.

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.