Interim Finance Manager

HAYS
London

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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Posted 2026-04-24

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