Corporate Finance Manager
£54,495 - £57,937 plus + 15% Recruitment & Retention Allowance
Minimum 60% of time in office, Gateshead Civic Centre
Where your financial expertise drives real strategic change.
Who we are & what we stand for
Do you want to help make Gateshead a place where everyone thrives? If that sounds like you, keep reading - we might be the perfect match.
At Gateshead Council you’ll be joining a team that recognises and respects the skills you bring, encourages creativity, and advocates a great work/life balance. Flexi‑time and hybrid working are available across many of our roles, alongside a full suite of outstanding employee benefits.
Shape the financial future of Gateshead Council
We’re looking for a confident and motivated Corporate Finance Manager to play a key role in driving strategic financial decision‑making across the organisation. In this influential role you’ll provide high‑quality financial insight, lead on revenue budget and council tax setting, support long‑term planning, and help shape the direction of the business through robust analysis and advice.
What you’ll get to do
* Lead the Council’s Medium‑Term Financial Planning, ensuring forward‑looking, sustainable financial strategies that support the organisation’s priorities and statutory responsibilities.
* Oversee the Council Tax and Revenue Budget Setting process, including calculating annual council tax levels and advising senior officers on the implications of changes to central Government funding.
* Ensure the timely and accurate production of the Statement of Accounts, meeting all statutory deadlines and maintaining strong working relationships with external auditors.
* Monitor and forecast Business Rates and Council Tax income, providing robust oversight of the Collection Fund to support effective financial governance and decision‑making.
* Contribute expert financial analysis to support the Council’s responses to Government consultations, ensuring the potential impact on local services and funding is clearly articulated.
* Lead the annual review of fees and charges, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, transparent consultation, and sound decision‑making processes.
* Manage the Financial Systems Team, ensuring financial systems remain efficient, secure, and fit for purpose through timely upgrades and continuous improvement.
* Provide leadership and direction for the Exchequer function, including the effective management of debtors, creditors, and income services.
* Play an active role within the Finance Service Leadership Team, championing best practice, contributing to strategic service development, and supporting the Council’s commitment to strong financial stewardship.
What you’ll bring
* CCAB qualified accountant (e.g. CIPFA, ICAEW, ACA, ACCA, ICAS, or Chartered Accountants Ireland).
* Strong technical knowledge and substantial experience working within the public sector financial, assurance, and governance environment, including both financial and non‑financial control frameworks.
* Leadership experience, with the ability to motivate teams, support professional development, and contribute to a collaborative senior finance leadership environment.
* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, managing and prioritising a heavy workload effectively while meeting tight deadlines.
* Track record of providing professional financial advice to a range of stakeholders.
* Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across services and with external partners, including auditors and Government bodies.
* Ability to present complex financial information clearly, produce effective written reports, and confidently use a wide range of office software packages (including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and email applications).
What’s in it for you
* Competitive Salary: We offer fair and transparent pay that reflects your skills and experience.
* Outstanding Pension Scheme: We invest in your future too. Find out what benefits a Local Government Pension provides: https://twpf.info
* Generous Annual Leave: 28 days of annual leave, rising to 32 days after 5 years (2 of which can be fixed by the Council), plus the option to buy up to 10 extra days.
* Flexible Working Hours: Up to 26 flexi days per year (subject to business needs), giving you more control over your time.
* Hybrid & Flexible Working: Support for a healthy work‑life balance.
* Learning & Development: Access a wide range of training and progression opportunities.
* Health & Wellbeing Support: Discounted gym memberships and mental health resources.
* Cycle to Work Scheme: Save money and stay active with our tax‑efficient programme.
* Electric & Hybrid Car Scheme: Drive a brand‑new electric or hybrid vehicle via a salary‑sacrifice scheme in partnership with NHS Fleet Solutions after 12 months service.
* Exclusive Discounts & Salary Sacrifice: Enjoy discounts on shopping, travel and services, plus salary‑sacrifice options on white goods, electronics, and more after 6 months service.
Our commitment to you
We are an equal opportunities employer and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging, is respected and empowered to do their best work. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all community backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
Disability Confidence
As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. We may prioritise candidates who best meet the essential criteria if we cannot interview everyone in high‑volume recruitment situations.
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