Strategic Finance Transformation and performance Manager

Strategic Finance Transformation and Performance Manager

Salary: HOS1 £62,688 - £82,851

Location: London (Civic Centre Site)

Working Pattern: Hybrid Working, 2 Days Per Week Onsite

Department: Resources

Division: Finance Corporate

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 36 Per Week

Shape the Future of Local Government Finance

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced finance professional to join a London Borough as a Strategic Finance Transformation and Performance Manager.

Reporting to the Director of Finance - Corporate, this pivotal role will lead the development of a modern, high-performing finance function, driving transformation, continuous improvement and financial excellence across the organisation. The postholder will play a key role in strengthening financial management, enhancing business partnering and embedding best practice across Council services.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and enhancement of the Council's Finance Business Partnering model, including benchmarking, horizon scanning, statistical reporting and effective challenge across services
• Develop a robust financial environment that supports effective budget monitoring, forecasting and financial decision-making
• Design and implement financial modelling, budgeting, forecasting and governance resources for budget holders and finance professionals
• Develop and deliver a financial controls training programme for senior officers, including induction and refresher programmes
• Drive finance transformation through automation, improved systems and modern ways of working
• Streamline financial processes, reducing unnecessary journals, recharges and transactional activity
• Lead and support initiatives within the Finance Continuous Improvement Plan
• Provide strategic financial advice, insight and challenge to senior stakeholders across the Council
• Support the development of a consistent and effective approach to financial management across all service areas.

About You

You will be a CCAB or CIMA qualified accountant with substantial experience operating within a local government finance environment. You will possess a strong track record of leading change, improving financial management practices and influencing senior stakeholders.

You will also demonstrate:

• Extensive knowledge of local government finance, governance and regulatory requirements
• Strong financial modelling, forecasting and analytical skills
• Experience delivering finance transformation and service improvement programmes
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience advising senior officers, Members and corporate leadership teams
• Advanced Excel, financial systems and reporting expertise
• The ability to challenge constructively and influence decision-making in a complex political environment.

What's on Offer?

• Permanent opportunity with a London Borough
• Salary from £62,688 to £82,851
• Hybrid working with 2 days per week onsite
• Opportunity to lead high-profile finance transformation initiatives
• Work closely with senior leadership and influence strategic decision-making
• Play a key role in modernising and improving the Council's finance function.

If you are a forward-thinking local government finance professional with a passion for transformation, performance improvement and continuous improvement, we would love to hear from you.