Overview
Location: Redcar / Hybrid
Contract: Full-time / Permanent
Salary: £54,495 – £56,737 (pay award pending plus benefits)
Employer: Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council
About the role
The Finance Manager – Accountancy (Children & Families) role is a senior leadership position within the service, offering the opportunity to influence decision-making at the highest levels and shape the future of critical services for children and young people. Acting as a strategic business partner, you will play a key role in high-profile transformation programmes, helping to drive sustainable change supporting financial planning, including the Medium-Term Financial Plan, and ensuring strong governance and value for money across complex and challenging service areas.
We are particularly keen to attract experienced finance professionals from the public sector (local government, education, health or similar), who can bring strategic insight and quickly establish credibility within a complex environment. Experience supporting Children & Families services within local government would be highly advantageous.
At Redcar & Cleveland, we are proud of our supportive and flexible working environment. We are committed to developing our people, promoting wellbeing, and creating opportunities for professional growth. You will be joining a team that values innovation, embraces change, and works together to overcome financial challenges in a constructive and proactive way.
Responsibilities and expectations
Provide senior financial leadership within the Finance Service and act as a strategic business partner to support decision-making and governance.
Lead high-profile transformation programmes and contribute to financial planning and the Medium-Term Financial Plan.
Ensure value for money across complex and challenging service areas in Children & Families.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to drive sustainable financial improvements.
Qualifications and experience
We are keen to attract experienced finance professionals from the public sector (local government, education, health or similar) with strategic insight and credibility in complex environments.
Experience supporting Children & Families services within local government would be highly advantageous.
Contact, application and deadlines
Contact and Apply: We encourage you to click the apply to visit our campaign website which includes more information about Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council, the role, key useful documents and how to apply.
Closing date: Midnight Tuesday 30 June
Please note: we are also recruiting to the role of Accountant – Directorate Support, for further information, please click the link above.
Additional information
The authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, and a basic disclosure & barring service check (DBS) will be sought for this role.
Company: Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council
Salary: £54,495 – £56,737 (pay award pending plus benefits)
Location: Redcar, North Yorkshire
Sector: Corporate Services
Sector: Corporate Management Team
Sector: Finance
Job Role: Manager
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