Strategic Finance Manager

Strategic Finance Manager

Adecco are recruiting on behalf of the a Local Authority for an experienced Strategic Finance Manager to join their Finance Service.

Barking Town Hall, Barking

£69,984 - £76,005 per annum

35 hours per week

Hybrid Working - 3 days office based

Permanent

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified finance professional to play a key role in shaping the Council's long-term financial strategy, supporting major transformation programmes, and ensuring sound financial governance across a large and complex organisation.

As Strategic Finance Manager, you will provide strategic financial leadership and expert advice to senior stakeholders, helping to drive informed decision-making, financial sustainability, and value for money across Council services. You will lead financial planning, reporting, compliance, and performance management activities while supporting corporate priorities and service transformation initiatives.

• Leading the development and implementation of financial strategies aligned to the Council's objectives.
• Providing strategic financial advice to Directors, Heads of Service, and elected Members.
• Overseeing budget setting, medium-term financial planning, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Leading annual accounts closure processes and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and legislation.
• Delivering financial modelling, business cases, option appraisals, and investment analysis.
• Identifying financial risks and developing appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Supporting transformation, commercial, and income generation initiatives.
• Managing and developing a high-performing finance team.
• Driving continuous improvement, innovation, and best practice across financial management processes.

We are seeking a forward-thinking finance leader with strong local government finance experience and a passion for driving organisational improvement.

You will have:

• A recognised CCAB accounting qualification with at least two years post-qualification experience and membership of a professional accountancy body.
• Significant experience providing strategic financial support within a large, complex organisation, ideally within local government.
• Strong knowledge of local authority accounting, financial reporting, budget management, and regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience of financial planning, budget monitoring, year-end accounts closure, and delivering successful audit outcomes.
• Advanced financial modelling, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing and developing finance teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• A track record of driving innovation, transformation, and continuous improvement.