Finance Manager

Reed Finance is proud to be partnering with a well established, public sector organisation in County Durham to recruit an experienced Finance Manager to join their Corporate Management Team.

This is a senior opportunity to take ownership of a broad finance function within a forward thinking organisation delivering vital local services and facilities to the community.

As Finance Manager you will:

• Lead and develop a small finance team
• Oversee all financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, and year-end accounts
• Deliver the medium-term financial plan and annual budgets
• Ensure strong financial governance, controls, and compliance
• Manage audit, treasury, payroll, and income functions
• Partner with senior stakeholders to provide strategic financial insight

About You We are seeking a proactive and capable finance professional with:

• Proven financial management experience (ideally within local government or public sector)
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations, governance, and reporting
• Experience preparing budgets, accounts, and financial plans
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
• A relevant accountancy qualification (or working towards)

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary with potential market supplement
• Generous annual leave (23 days rising to 28 + bank holidays)
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Access to leisure facilities and additional employee benefits