Senior Finance Officer (6-Month Contract) | North West | £Competitive + Local Gov Benefits

A respected and well-established local authority in the North West is looking to bring in an experienced Senior Finance Officer on an initial 6-month contract.

This is a great opportunity for someone with strong public sector finance experience to step into a key role within a high-performing finance team. You'll be involved in core financial processes including budget setting, monitoring, year-end close, and supporting strategic financial planning across council services.

Location: Hybrid working (with office base in a modern civic centre)
Rate: £20.00 per hour umbrella // £18.13 per hour PAYE Inclusive // £16.18 per hour PAYE exclusive
Contract: 6 months (with potential for extension)
Hours: 37 per week (standard local gov working hours)

What You'll Be Doing:
Lead on the preparation and monitoring of revenue and capital budgets

Deliver accurate and timely financial advice to senior stakeholders across a range of service areas

Support the year-end accounts process and contribute to financial returns, audits and grant claims

Manage and develop a small finance team, ensuring high standards and consistent delivery

Help drive improvements in processes, reporting and systems

Represent the finance function at meetings and working groups, both internally and externally

What We're Looking For:
Proven experience within local authority or wider public sector finance

Strong understanding of budgeting, monitoring, closure of accounts, and financial controls

Confident using Excel and financial systems (e.g., ERP or general ledger)

Experience managing or supporting a finance team

Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and advise at all levels

Proactive, collaborative and focused on delivering results

If you're available for your next interim assignment and want to make a real impact in a high-profile finance role, this is a great opportunity to do just that.

Interested
If you're interested in the role - or know someone who might be, please contact Rhys at Service Care Solutions on
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