Financial Director
Posted 1 day 3 hours ago by HAYS
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This respected publicsector organisation based in Lancaster is committed to delivering high-qualityservices to the community while fostering a supportive and flexible workingenvironment. With a strong emphasis on work-life balance, the organisation offersflexible start and finish times and the option to work from home several days aweek. As Finance Director, you will lead the finance function during a pivotalperiod of change and development. This is a full-time temporary role for 9months, with a strong potential to become permanent for the right candidate.You will be responsible for overseeing financial strategy, ensuring compliance,and supporting key decision-making across the organisation
Your new role
- Lead the finance teamand oversee all financial operations
- Develop and managebudgets, forecasts, and financial plans
- Provide strategicfinancial advice to senior leadership
- Ensure compliance withpublic sector financial regulations and reporting standards
- Oversee preparation ofmanagement accounts, year-end accounts, and audit processes
- Monitor financialperformance and implement improvements where necessary
- Liaise with externalauditors, funding bodies, and regulatory agencies
- Support organisationalplanning and resource allocation
What you'll need to succeed
- Proven experience in asenior finance leadership role, ideally within the public sector
- Strong understandingof financial governance, budgeting, and reporting
- Excellent leadership,communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Professionalaccounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
- Ability to workstrategically while maintaining attention to operational detail
- Proficiency infinancial systems and Microsoft Excel
What you'll get in return
- £45,000 per annum salary
- Flexible working hours and hybrid working options
- Opportunity to shape financial strategy in a meaningful public sector role
- Supportive and collaborative working culture
- Strong potential for a permanent position following the initial contract
What you need to do now
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