Accountancy Business Change Manager

Accountancy Business Change Manager

London (Hybrid Working)
£600 per day – Inside IR35
Initial 3 months contract

 

We are currently seeking an experienced interim finance professional to lead and coordinate the council-wide budget management and outturn forecasting process.

This is a hands-on role requiring strong local government finance knowledge, excellent Excel capability, and confidence managing complex data processes while engaging senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the council-wide budget management and outturn forecasting cycle
• Design and manage the monthly and quarterly budget timetable
• Collate directorate returns and ensure deadlines are met
• Produce monthly management reports and quarterly Cabinet reports
• Maintain and reconcile the Savings Tracker system
  • Download ledger data
  • Manage and validate large Excel datasets
  • Maintain reporting outputs via Business Objects front-end
• Ensure data integrity and financial control
• Act as central liaison between finance and service directorates

 

Essential Experience:

• Proven experience running budget management / outturn forecasting in a local authority
• Strong understanding of local government finance structures
  (General Fund, HRA, DSG, SEND, Adults & Children’s Services)
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence handling large datasets
• Experience producing reports for senior leadership / members
• Highly organised and able to drive deadlines and challenge stakeholders when needed

 

Desirable:

• Exposure to Business Objects or similar reporting tools
• Accountancy qualification (or qualified by experience)

 

Contract Details:

• £600 per day (Inside IR35)
• ASAP / February start preferred
• Hybrid working – ideally 2 days onsite, flexible
• No DBS required
• Expected extension through November, with potential further extension

 

If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail or know someone who this may be of interest to, please contact Jordan Groves on 0117 313 7110 or apply today.  

(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation so please do get in contact)
 
Our clients are passionate about creating and evolving a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant.  Recruiting decisions are based on your experience and skills.  Any reasonable adjustments in the workplace will be fully supported during the application and hiring process