Interim Finance Manager

Job Description

Senior Finance Job - ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA Qualified - Adults Social Care - Local Government

Finance Manager - Adult Social Care - Local Government

Adult Social Care & High-Risk Budget Management

• Lead financial support for Adult Social Care, ensuring robust monitoring of complex, volatile and demand-driven budgets.
• Provide insight on cost drivers such as demographics, care packages, market pressures, and legislative changes.
• Support delivery of MTFS savings and cost-reduction plans within Adults and Public Health.

Business Partnering & Strategic Support

• Build strong relationships with Service Managers, acting as a critical friend by offering challenge, advice, and strategic financial insight.
• Provide high-quality financial advice to Members, Directors, senior managers, and Finance colleagues.

Budget Setting & MTFS

• Coordinate detailed revenue and capital budget preparation for the Directorate.
• Support budget managers in setting realistic budgets and understanding financial trends.
• Advise the Finance Business Partner on issues impacting the MTFS, especially in Adults Social Care.

Monitoring & Reporting

• Produce accurate monthly revenue and capital monitoring reports, ensuring variances, risks, and pressures are clearly identified and managed.
• Present monitoring reports to Directorate Management Teams and meet monthly with the Finance Business Partner(s) to review positions.

Statutory Returns, Grants & Compliance

• Complete statutory financial and statistical returns on time.
• Maintain accurate grant records and ensure timely submission of claims.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, statutory guidance, and financial regulations.

Year-End & Closedown

• Plan and coordinate year-end closedown tasks for the Directorate.
• Produce high-quality working papers and support the Statement of Accounts process.
• Review and quality-assure work from junior staff.

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Manage and support the finance function within Adults service area, ensuring consistent service delivery.
• Contribute to finance improvement and transformation projects.
• Maintain up-to-date professional knowledge, particularly in Adult Social Care funding and legislation.

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