Finance Manager - SC

Job Title: Finance ManagerLocation: Corsham (3 days per week onsite)Contract Duration: UNTIL 30.09.2026 with possibility of extensionDaily Rate: £ 600/day (Umbrella Maximum)IR35 Status: Inside IR35Security Clearance: SCEssential: Holds or is working towards recognised professional financial qualificationsProficient IT skillsStrong financial governance and controlIn year budget and financial managementSound understanding of Government Finance principlesFinancial planning and forecasting expertiseExperience with investment appraisals and business casesCharging / Billing experience Desirable: MOD / Defence backgroundCPandF knowledge useful Finance Manager Delivery of long-term planning submissions (SPC Strategic Planning Cycle) and Annual Budgeting Cycle (ABC , including options.Delivery of In-year Budget and Forecast, coordinating monthly submissions and commentary packs in line with the consolidated review timetable.Ensure accounts are robust, associated Project Account, asset delivery and inventory information is accurately maintained and reconciled and reporting (including Team Leader Review Financial Position and Management Validation and Audit File (MVAF) is delivered.Undertake reviews of Business Cases and financial accounting returns and processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.Ensure delivery of a robust compliance and governance framework including discharge of effective financial requirements, Value for Money (VFM) and affordability scrutiny, ..... full job details .....