Finance Manager

Client:

Salford is one of the fastest growing places in the North of England. A thriving mix of modern and historic, it is full of ambition, opportunity, and innovation – a place of natural beauty and diversity, with a proud cultural heritage.

In recent years, Salford has continued its remarkable story of transformation. With more well-paid jobs, new affordable and social homes, thriving local schools, award-winning green spaces, iconic infrastructure, cleaner transport, more integrated health and care and a vibrant cultural scene, there is much we can celebrate as a city.

Looking to the future, Salford City Council is determined to build on these successes and ensure more people and communities can benefit from the growing opportunities the city has to offer.

Role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Manager to join Salford City Council’s Corporate Finance Team, supporting the delivery of Project Genesis. As part of this role, you will support the Strategic Finance Manager and service management team in developing budget strategies, and provide expert financial advice and support to the Council.

Duties will include;

• Preparing, analysing, and presenting financial information to contribute to the preparation of accounts
• Providing high-quality financial analysis to support strategic decision making
• Developing and maintaining financial monitoring systems
• Developing influential and effective working relationships with key stakeholders across the Council
• Supporting and supervising the Finance team, including the coaching and development of junior staff members

Person:

The successful Finance Manager:

• Fully Qualified Accountant (or qualified by experience), with significant accounting and commercial experience
• Demonstratable understanding of management accounting, budgeting, and forecasting
• Proven business partnering skillset with the ability to build influential relationships at senior level
• Experience of producing statement of accounts and setting corporate budgets (desirable)
• Public Sector Finance experience

To apply for this position please use the link provided, or for more information contact Matthew Swindell or Sydney Seddon at Castlefield Recruitment.

• Please note that direct approaches and speculative CV's will be directed to Castlefield Recruitment to be included in the recruitment process.