Location: Redcar / Hybrid Contract: Full-time / Permanent Salary: £54,495 – £56,737 (pay award pending plus benefits) Employer: Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council Thank you for your interest in joining Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council and our Finance Service. Redcar & Cleveland, as a borough, has a bit of everything, at the one end being the welcome to North Yorkshire and the moors, at the other being at the economic centre of Tees Valley, with beautiful coastline sandwiched in between. What makes the area what it is though, is the 136,500 people who live here and make it their home. It is the council’s job, alongside partners to provide vital public services which make a difference to these people. 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. 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. 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.