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Finance Manager

City of London Temporary £36 - £39 per hour View Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join a reputable local authority organisation in London on a temporary basis. This role focuses on managing financial operations within the Adult Social Care directorate to ensure efficiency and compliance.
  • Opportunity to work within a respected local authority in London.
  • Engagement in meaningful work within Adult Social Care services.

About Our Client

This position is within a well-established local authority located in London. It is a respected organisation with a strong focus on delivering public services effectively and efficiently.

Job Description

The Finance Manager will:

  • Service Stabilisation: Act as the interim oversight of to provide financial oversight and accountability for a vulnerable team, eliminating "single points of failure" within the ASC finance function.
  • Operational Management: Supervise finance-related posts (including the Direct Payments Officer) and manage end-to-end P2P processes, payment runs, and reconciliations within the Mosaic system.
  • Process Transformation: Review, map, and simplify existing financial workflows to remove duplication, creating a "leaner and smarter" operational model.
  • Strategic Reporting & Business Case: Identify financial risks for senior management and develop a formal business case for a permanent, sustainable departmental structure.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Finance Manager should have:

  • Strong expertise in Accounting & Finance, particularly in a local authority
  • Direct exposure to the ASC directorate, including a working knowledge of Deputyship and Direct Payments.
  • Comprehensive understanding of social care purchasing, payment processes, and financial system workflows

What's on Offer

  • An hourly rate of £36 - £39 per hour PAYE, depending on experience.
  • Opportunity to work within a respected public sector organisation in London.
  • Engagement in meaningful work supporting Adult Social Care services.
  • Temporary role offering flexibility and the chance to make an impact.



If you are ready to take on this rewarding role as a Finance Manager in the public sector, apply today to join a dedicated team in London.

Contact
Stephen Jacobs
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6939417
Phone number
+44 207 269 2253

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
System Accountant
Sector
Public Sector
Location
City of London
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Stephen Jacobs
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 2253
Job reference
JN-022026-6939417