Finance Team Manager (Strategic) maternity leave cover, fixed-term contract to 28 February 2027

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to make an immediate contribution in a key leadership role. We are looking for a forward-thinking and innovative interim Finance Team Manager to join the Council's Finance Team as maternity leave cover.

Following the implementation of the Unit 4 ERPx system in April 2023, we are committed to further enhancing our financial management and processes, and we need your expertise to drive these improvements forward. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the annual budget, overseeing the budget monitoring process and ensuring accurate reporting to Cabinet. You will lead the financial planning team and manage the preparation of the statutory statement of accounts. We are looking for a CCAB qualified accountant with proven experience in financial management and budget setting in both revenue and capital accounting, ideally within local government and having knowledge of the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) would be advantageous

• 36.25 hrs per week with a starting annual salary of £52,413 pa pro rata to length of contract (pay award pending)

• Agile working scheme with a combination of home and office working

• 34 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 38 days after 5 years (full time equivalent) (pro rata to length of contract)

• Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme with at least 22% employer's contribution

• Employee benefits programme' including payback on medical, dental and optical expenses

• Continued training and development opportunities

Interested...? Take a look at the job pack online or please feel free to get in touch with Georgie Gwillim, Team Manager at [email protected] or 01530 454321, who will be happy to discuss this important and exciting opportunity.

You can apply for any of our posts online at https://www.nwleics.gov.uk/pages/jobs_and_careers

Applications must be made using the on-line application process.

Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job will be guaranteed an interview.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

This is an exciting time of change at NWLDC as we progress devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR). To learn more about what this means, visit: Devolution - North West Leicestershire District Council and email [email protected] if you have any questions.

Closing Date: Sunday 5 July 2026 Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date