Management Accountant - Local Authority

Interim Management AccountantWolverhampton Council6-Month Interim Contract with extension potentialRates: 300 - 400 /day DOEType: remote with office visits 3 times /month Are you an experienced Management Accountant with a strong background in local authority finance? Do you have the ability to hit the ground running, provide robust financial advice, and support budget holders through effective financial planning and analysis?Wolverhampton Council is seeking an experienced Interim Management Accountant to join the finance team on a 6-month contract, supporting key financial management activities across council services.The RoleWorking closely with Finance Business Partners and service managers, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality financial management support, ensuring budgets are effectively monitored, forecasted and managed.Key responsibilities include:Supporting quarterly budget monitoring and financial reporting processes.Producing accurate forecasts and identifying budget pressures, risks, and opportunities.Investigating variances and providing recommendations to support financial performance.Assisting with annual budget setting and financial planning activities.Developing financial models and analysing historical expenditure trends.Supporting council transformation and savings programmes, monitoring achievement against agreed targets.Contributing to Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) forecasting and financial planning.Attending stakeholder meetings ..... full job details .....