Job Description: Financial Management Specialist

Summary

This is a 3-month contract position with a local authority, aimed at delivering an effective, accurate, and responsive financial management service to senior management and budget holders. The role is crucial for supporting informed decision-making, ensuring financial control, and enhancing organisational performance across the organization and its associated entities.

Support the preparation of statutory accounts, financial returns, budgets, business plans, and forecasts.
Ensure all statutory and regulatory returns are completed and submitted accurately and within deadlines.
Assist budget holders and senior management with budget monitoring, financial performance analysis, and corrective actions.
Lead or support the development and oversight of budgets, including those for associated entities and services.
Provide financial input into business cases, service developments, and improvement initiatives.
Contribute to the preparation of annual accounts, including drafting accounts for associated charities and subsidiary entities.
Support the preparation of tax returns and financial compliance requirements.

Proven experience in preparing and managing budgets, management accounts, and financial statements.
Experience working in a financial management or accounting role, ideally within a similar sector.
Demonstrated ability to analyze financial data and provide actionable insights.

Part-qualified or finalist in CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent.
Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).

Working hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Clifton Place, 9 Fairham Brook Drive, NOTTINGHAM, Nottinghamshire, NG11 8PY, United Kingdom
Work pattern: 2 days remote, 3 days in the office
Bi-weekly schedule
Application deadline: 20th May 2026, apply ASAP.