Financial Services Manager

Job Description:

Role: Financial Services Manager
Type: Contract - 3 to 6 months
Salary: Competitive
Hybrid: 1 to 2 days per week onsite ideally
Location: Leicestershire

Sellick Partnership is partnering with a Local Authority to recruit a Financial Services Manager on an interim basis.

The Responsibilities of the Financial Services Manager will be:

• Leading and developing the transactional finance team across Income and Banking, Debtors, Creditors, Procure to Pay, Suspense Accounts and Reconciliation.
• Driving financial excellence by ensuring efficient, accurate, and fit-for-purpose end-to-end financial processes.
• Ensuring compliance with national legislation, council policies, and timetables while maintaining high standards of financial integrity.
• Overseeing month-end reporting, KPIs, and critical success factors for all transactional areas.
• Implementing strong internal controls and fostering a culture of accountability and financial literacy across the organisation.
• Leading on performance management, talent development, and team engagement to deliver a collaborative and customer-focused service.
• Driving continuous improvement in systems, processes, and financial operations.

The Ideal candidate for the Financial Services Manager will have:

• Proven experience in managing transactional finance functions within a complex organisation.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to develop and motivate teams.
• Excellent knowledge of financial controls, reporting requirements, and compliance standards.
• A track record of delivering process improvements and embedding best practice.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues, senior stakeholders, and elected members.

How to apply for the Financial Services Manager role:

If you believe that you are well-suited to this excellent opportunity of Financial Services Manager, please apply directly or contact Tim Farnsworth at Sellick Partnership Derby Office for more information.

The closing date for CVs is Friday 29th August due to the urgent requirement of this role. Interviews will be arranged as soon as possible.

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