Belmont Recruitment are currently seeking an experienced Senior Finance Manager to work with Milton Keynes Council on an interim assignment. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week (Mon – Fri) on a hybrid basis, with one day per week of office working each Wednesday.

Working in the Authority's Senior Finance Management Team, you will play a key role in delivering robust financial leadership, managing high-performing teams, and driving strategic financial planning and reporting across key directorates.

Main Duties:

* Lead and contribute to the strategic and operational management of financial services, supporting continuous service improvement

* Manage, motivate, and develop a team of finance professionals, ensuring high standards of performance and service delivery

* Take ownership of the Medium Term Financial Planning (MTFP) process for allocated directorates, including developing business cases, risk analysis, and monitoring of service-specific grants and funding streams

* Report and advise on the Council’s financial position to senior stakeholders, ensuring accurate forecasting, identifying mitigation strategies for overspends, and supporting cost-saving initiatives

* Maintain and enhance robust financial management systems and ensure compliance with governance frameworks and financial regulations

* Provide high-level financial advice to support complex projects and business options, ...