Senior Finance Manager Location: Clacton-on-Sea, Essex Pay: £200–£250 per day (Inside IR35) Contract: Full-Time, Temporary (Initial 3 Months) Hours: 37 hours per week About the Role A temporary opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Finance Manager to support a local authority on a range of financial and corporate responsibilities. You will ensure compliance with all statutory and legislative requirements and lead on the delivery and development of a variety of accountancy, corporate finance, and finance-related functions. Key duties include: * Preparing and monitoring budgets * Supporting the production of the annual Statement of Accounts * Providing expert financial advice and support to officers and elected members A key aspect of this role includes working alongside a Project Delivery Team, contributing to a wide range of strategic and transformational projects across regeneration, housing, economic development, and cultural initiatives. About You You will be a CCAB-qualified Accountant (or currently studying towards qualification, ideally CIPFA) with a strong understanding of public sector finance. You will bring: * Excellent analytical and communication skills * Competence in Microsoft Office applications * The ability to work both independently and collaboratively * A track record of leading projects and...