Lead Financial Manager

5 days ago


Nationwide, United Kingdom SGS Full time
Job Description

Job Title: Lead Financial Manager

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Financial Manager to join our team at SGS. As a key member of our finance department, you will be responsible for delivering a first-class financial service that meets the legal, financial, and organizational aims and objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver a first-class financial service that meets the legal, financial, and organizational aims and objectives.
  • Deputise for the Deputy Head of Finance/Head of Finance or other managers as necessary.
  • Provide high-quality financial information to senior management, including Executive Directors, to inform decision-making.
  • Present financial information to a range of audiences, including contentious information to Scrutiny panels and other public meetings.
  • Represent SGS at regional meetings and on regional projects as appropriate.
  • Effectively manage yourself and the staff for which you are responsible, including ensuring deadlines are met, staff cover is adequate, and resources are managed effectively.
  • Implement service improvement, change management, and process developments, and provide lead support to the Council's Transformation programme.

Role-Specific Duties and Accountabilities:

  • Horizon Scanning:
    • Independent appraisal of new legislation, issues, and guidelines, determining impact and devising action plans for implementation.
    • Production of prompt briefing notes to senior management and preparation of management and committee reports.
    • Liaison with Government Departments, NHS Walsall, Walsall Together, Walsall CCG, and other partner agencies.
    • Identification and management of financial risks relating to activities within all directorates supported.
    • Robust financial appraisal and cost-benefit analysis for proposals to support decision-making on business cases.

Requirements:

  • Member of CIMA or CCAB body with significant post-qualification experience and undertaking active CPD.
  • Evidence of continuous professional development.
  • Experience of management accounting, budget setting techniques and processes, and working with a variety of different stakeholders.
  • Experience of providing accountancy services within a large organization.

Working Arrangements:

  • Hybrid working arrangement, with 2-3 days in the office and 1-2 days remote working.
  • 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
  • Inside IR35 status.


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