Senior Finance Manager - Adult Social Care (Local Authority) Contract (Until June 2026) Full-Time or Part-Time On behalf of our client, a forward-thinking and strategically driven local authority, we are seeking an experienced Senior Finance Manager with a strong background in Adult Social Care finance to join their senior leadership team on a fixed-term contract until June 2026. This critical role will provide strategic financial leadership and drive robust financial management across Adult Social Care services-an area of high complexity and importance within the Council's overall budget. Key Responsibilities: Serve as a senior leader within the Finance function, contributing to strategic and operational planning across the Council, with a particular focus on Adult Social Care. Lead financial decision-making processes relating to payments, grants, reserve requests, and budget reporting. Manage and support a dedicated finance team-ensuring delivery of key priorities, effective performance management, and professional development. Take full ownership of the Medium-Term Financial Planning (MTFP) process for Adult Social Care, including demand projections, funding analysis, risk mitigation, and development of business cases for savings and pressures. Provide timely and insightful financial reporting to senior management and Cabinet-offering challenge, ensuring accuracy, and driving actions to address variances. Ensure financial governance and compliance are embedded within all activities, while identifying opportunities for service improvement and digital transformation. Act as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders on Adult Social Care funding, commissioning, procurement, and major transformation programmes. Candidate Profile: Fully qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent), with substantial post-qualification experience. Significant finance experience within Adult Social Care in a local authority or public sector setting is essential. Proven leadership experience, with the ability to manage and develop teams in a complex and pressurised environment. Deep understanding of public sector funding, cost drivers, and regulatory frameworks related to Adult Social Care. Strong communication and analytical skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance audiences. Confidence and credibility to influence senior leaders, elected members, and multidisciplinary teams. This is a vital appointment at a time of transformation and challenge in the Adult Social Care sector. If you bring deep subject-matter expertise, leadership capability, and a commitment to driving financial improvement, we would love to hear from you.