Finance Manager for HRA

Job Description

Finance Manager for HRAAs a Finance Manager for HRA, you are responsible to manage and mobilise resources proactively to contribute to achievement of Slough Finance ambition to be "Best in Class", to contribute to a high performance and continuous improvement culture deliveringleading edge financial and commercial management underpinned by robust analysis, and promoting and embedding best practice methods and standards.£350 - £400 per day.Role Overview:As the Finance Manager for HRA, you will be a key player in steering the financial success of our company. We are looking for a strategic thinker with a solid financial background and exceptional leadership skills. If you are a results-driven professionalready to take on a challenging role in a dynamic environment.Specific responsibilities

• Manage work with Budget Managers to confirm savings proposals and capital projects assist with costing potential pressures and saving, actively participate in regular meetings with business area to challenge and scrutinise monitoring figures, undertakeservice analysis to support the year-end position and the Accounts
• Anticipate and identify key financial issues and risks affecting the business which require attention, resolve issues with Senior Managers and identify mitigating actions to ensure net expenditure is within budget, escalate to Strategic Finance Managerand other senior colleagues any business issues not resolved by Service Managers
• Be an effective liaison point between the business and Government Departments to ensure completion of all statutory returns
• With the Strategic and Corporate Finance Teams produce financial and commercial analysis to support the financial strategy, decision making and service reviews. Deliver robust financial and commercial analysis for business cases including signing-off financialimplications for reports, Gateway Reviews etc
• Manage financial modelling of new services or changes to existing services including impact from specific legislation /policy changes, assess implications for the Council
• Provide support (guidance, encouragement, challenge and advice) to Budget Managers during budget preparation, monthly monitoring, year-end and closure of accounts - helping them to understand the financial information required and processes to be followed.
• Provide advice on application and interpretation of financial regulations and standing orders and the Councils financial procedures and practices
• Proactively manage the day-to-day performance of staff within direct control (reward good and address poor performance) including recruitment, appraisal, conflict resolution and ensure continuing professional development of self and team
• Look for opportunities to implement continuous improvement so that Slough Finance can be best in class
• To undertake any other duties within the team commensurate to the post, as required, and to be rotated to other posts within the department as required in line with the business needs of the department

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Finance Manager or similar role.
• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; professional certification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA) is a plus.
• Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
• In-depth knowledge of financial regulations and accounting principles.
• Proficient in financial software and MS Office suite.

How to Apply:If you are ready to take on a challenging role and contribute to the financial success of our Client, we encourage you to apply directly now, or call us on , for more information.We look forward to welcoming a dynamic Finance Manager to our team in Slough!

Keyskills :
AccountancyBudgetBudgetingCIMAFinanceFinance ManagerLocal AuthoritiesManagementOracleProcurementPublic SectorAccountantFinancialProfessionalCCAB