Finance Team Manager

Finance Team Manager Location: Leicestershire Contract: Temporary (3 months) Salary: 33.93 - 35.30 per hour umbrella / 30.39 - 31.59 PAYE Inclusive / 27.12 - 28.19 PAYE Exclusive Start Date: ASAP Contact: (url removed) Job Description Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a local authority in Leicestershire for a Finance Team Manager to join the team on a temporary basis. The postholder will lead key financial functions, influence organisational decision-making, and help drive financial sustainability and value for money across the council. Key ResponsibilitiesLead the delivery of key financial functions including budget setting, statutory accounts, treasury management, capital accounting, insurance, and financial reporting.Provide strategic financial advice to senior leaders and elected members, supporting informed decision-making and long-term financial planning.Manage the production of the annual Statement of Accounts and oversee external audit processes to achieve timely completion and an unqualified audit opinion.Lead financial modelling, business case appraisal, investment analysis, and risk assessments to support major projects and corporate initiatives. Candidate CriteriaCCAB-qualified accountant (or equivalent) with substantial post-qualification experience in local government finance or a similarly regulated environment.Proven experience preparing and managing both revenue and capital budgets, including medium-term financial planning.Strong technical ..... full job details .....