Finance Manager

Location: Bristol

Contract: Permanent

Rate: £53,000 - £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 (Children's and Education) 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 financial support to Education, Inclusion, and Skills services or Children's Social Care, focusing on areas such as placements, fostering, asylum teams, and related transformation and capital projects.


• Lead and manage a team of Group Accountants, ensuring effective team performance and supporting the Finance Business Partner with executive meetings and committee/member responsibilities.


• Set annual budgets and ensure robust short, medium, and long-term financial forecasts for the relevant service area, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.


• Identify, analyze, and report on the financial implications of new initiatives, ensuring financial management and compliance within the service area.


• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, providing advice and support, while promoting continual improvement and efficiency in financial practices.

Candidate Requirements

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


• Proven experience as a Finance Business Partner or Finance Manager, 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.