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Finance Improvement Manager

Finance Improvement Manager

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Job Description: The Finance Improvement Manager role involves joining a public sector organization to enhance financial governance and operational consistency within a high-impact project team. The position requires collaboration with experienced finance professionals to review policies, develop standard operating procedures, and create financial guidance. The role is hybrid, requiring one day a week in the office in Central Birmingham. The contract runs from July 2025 to March 2026.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Review and refresh existing financial and accounting policies.
  • Contribute to the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Create clear, practical financial guidance for internal stakeholders.
  • Facilitate both in-person and virtual workshops to gather insights and drive improvements.

Skills Required:

  • A recognised finance qualification (eg, CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA).
  • Local Government finance experience at Finance Manager level or above.
  • Experience working in multiple councils and/or having access to a broad network across local authorities.
  • Proven ability to lead or support policy and process improvement initiatives.

Salary (Rate): £550 Daily

City: Birmingham

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Day Rate: £500 - £550

Hybrid - Central Birmingham (1 day/week in office) Contract: July 2025 - March 2026

Hays are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a respected public sector organisation for a Finance Improvement Manager to join a high-impact project team focused on enhancing financial governance and operational consistency.

About the Role:

This is a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced finance professionals to:

  • Review and refresh existing financial and accounting policies.
  • Contribute to the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Create clear, practical financial guidance for internal stakeholders.
  • Facilitate both in-person and virtual workshops to gather insights and drive improvements.

What We're Looking For:

We're seeking a methodical and inquisitive finance professional with strong facilitation skills and a collaborative mindset. You'll be comfortable working in a hybrid environment and contributing to a dynamic project team.

Essential Requirements:

  • A recognised finance qualification (eg, CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA).
  • Local Government finance experience at Finance Manager level or above.
  • Experience working in multiple councils and/or having access to a broad network across local authorities.
  • Proven ability to lead or support policy and process improvement initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity to have a tangible impact on financial governance and policy within the public sector. If you're passionate about driving improvement and have the right background, please send your updated CV!

Rate:

Negotiable

Location:

Birmingham, Staffordshire, UK

IR35 Status:

Undetermined

Remote Status:

Hybrid

Industry:

Other

Seniority Level:

Not Specified

Job Description: The Finance Improvement Manager role involves joining a public sector organization to enhance financial governance and operational consistency within a high-impact project team. The position requires collaboration with experienced finance professionals to review policies, develop standard operating procedures, and create financial guidance. The role is hybrid, requiring one day a week in the office in Central Birmingham. The contract runs from July 2025 to March 2026.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Review and refresh existing financial and accounting policies.
  • Contribute to the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Create clear, practical financial guidance for internal stakeholders.
  • Facilitate both in-person and virtual workshops to gather insights and drive improvements.

Skills Required:

  • A recognised finance qualification (eg, CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA).
  • Local Government finance experience at Finance Manager level or above.
  • Experience working in multiple councils and/or having access to a broad network across local authorities.
  • Proven ability to lead or support policy and process improvement initiatives.

Salary (Rate): £550 Daily

City: Birmingham

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Day Rate: £500 - £550

Hybrid - Central Birmingham (1 day/week in office) Contract: July 2025 - March 2026

Hays are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a respected public sector organisation for a Finance Improvement Manager to join a high-impact project team focused on enhancing financial governance and operational consistency.

About the Role:

This is a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced finance professionals to:

  • Review and refresh existing financial and accounting policies.
  • Contribute to the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Create clear, practical financial guidance for internal stakeholders.
  • Facilitate both in-person and virtual workshops to gather insights and drive improvements.

What We're Looking For:

We're seeking a methodical and inquisitive finance professional with strong facilitation skills and a collaborative mindset. You'll be comfortable working in a hybrid environment and contributing to a dynamic project team.

Essential Requirements:

  • A recognised finance qualification (eg, CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA).
  • Local Government finance experience at Finance Manager level or above.
  • Experience working in multiple councils and/or having access to a broad network across local authorities.
  • Proven ability to lead or support policy and process improvement initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity to have a tangible impact on financial governance and policy within the public sector. If you're passionate about driving improvement and have the right background, please send your updated CV!

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