Finance Manager - Transformation

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Senior Finance Leaders

West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Job Title: Finanace Manager - Transformation
Job Type: Permanent, Hybrid. 2.5 days average onsite
Job Focus: Systems, Transformation & Cultural Change supporting functions
Reporting to: The Chief Financial Officer
Location: West Yorkshire, commutable from Leeds, Barnsley, Sheffield, Bradford, etc
The client: Local Authority Council / Public Sector
Job Reward: Up to £60k Target plus exceptional Pension and package
This is not a traditional "steady state" finance role! This role is Transformation with accountability, It's a senior, strategic finance leadership role. Governance & stewardship are vital; you will be hired to have a long-term impact and leave a lasting legacy to deliver public value.

A forward-thinking Local Authority, undergoing a significant change, investment and transformation programme, is seeking a CCAB-qualified senior finance professional to play a pivotal role in reshaping how finance supports organisational strategy, service transformation and cultural evolution. You are also an experienced leader of people.

This new role is about modernising systems, strengthening financial governance, raising capability across the organisation, and embedding a high-performance finance culture within a complex, politically sensitive environment.

Role & Requirements - Finance Manager - Transformation

Lead the transformation of financial management arrangements
Budget setting, multi-million, oversee year-end processes, statutory accounting
It's a broad role covering operations delivery, people management, and strategy and oversight
Modernise and optimise budget setting, monitoring and medium-term financial planning
Drive improvements in financial systems, controls and reporting frameworks
Strengthen financial acumen across directorates
Act as a visible, credible finance leader to Members, Corporate Directors and Service Leaders
Lead and develop a multi-disciplinary team of senior finance professionals
Key Focus Areas: Finance Manager - Transformation

Financial systems development & optimisation
Embedding best practice governance & control frameworks
Supporting major service transformation initiatives
Leading financial modelling, business cases & option appraisals
Raising performance standards and financial competencies
Driving cultural change within finance and across services
Developing and mentoring Principal Accountants and future leaders, directly managing 4 - 8 financial accountants with a larger indirect reporting team
Qualifications & Skills -Finance Manager - Transformation

CCAB qualified with significant post-qualification experience
You will be able to be in the detail but also be able to make decisions and implement strategy through your team of direct reports
Strategic finance leadership within a large, complex organisation, with public sector local authority experience strongly preferred
Deep understanding of local government finance & statutory frameworks
Proven track record of leading high-performing finance teams
Experience delivering systems improvements and organisational change
Strong political awareness and stakeholder management capability
Confident communicator able to challenge and influence at a senior level
Able to operate confidently in a politically led environment
Why Consider This Role - Finance Manager - Transformation

Genuine opportunity to influence financial transformation
Shape the future capability and culture of a finance function
Visible leadership role with Members and Corporate Leadership Team
Long-term strategic impact within a values-driven public sector organisation
Excellent pension and public sector local authority benefits
This appointment will suit an ambitious finance leader who wants to leave a legacy - not simply manage a budget.If you are ready to lead systems improvement, cultural evolution and financial excellence at scale, we would welcome a confidential conversation.

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Location:
Leeds
Salary:
£55,000 - £60,000 /annum Awesome Pension
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Public Sector

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