Strategic Finance Manager
1 day ago
Truro
Overview In this role you will provide strategic financial advice and controls to support the S151 Officer within a complex, ambitious council. You will partner with senior leaders, shape financial plans, and lead a professional finance team while driving continuous improvement in data and reporting. The position offers hybrid work and a key opportunity to influence a wide range of services and deliver meaningful impact for communities. You will operate with autonomy and a solution-focused mindset in a people-centred, value-driven culture. Pay / Benefitscompetitive salarydefined benefit pension schemegenerous annual leave entitlementnational award-winning health and wellbeing programmeemployee benefits scheme with discountsrelocation expenses ResponsibilitiesProvide strategic financial business partnership to the senior leadership teamAnalyse, summarise and communicate financial implications of complex projects and budgets to stakeholdersShape and challenge the development of financial plansLead and develop a professional finance teamContribute to and develop the finance teams continuous improvement ambitions, improving data management and reporting solutions Key requirementsCCAB qualified with significant relevant experience in financial accountingExperience managing teams to deliver successful outcomesStrong understanding of strategic financial planning and ability to translate to medium-term planningSound understanding of local government regulatory framework in financial adviceClear stakeholder reporting to enable informed decision makingExcellent communication and ability to explain complex financial information to non-financial managersCoaching and mentoring to foster continuous learning and performanceProven relationship-building and collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders and external partnerscoaching and mentoringclear communicationstakeholder engagementfinancial accountingstrategic financial planningdata management and reporting solutions