Financial Director | Lancaster | Full-time | Temporary | £45,000 DOE Your new company This respected publicsector organisation based in Lancaster is committed to delivering high-qualityservices to the community while fostering a supportive and flexible workingenvironment. With a strong emphasis on work-life balance, the organisation offersflexible start and finish times and the option to work from home several days aweek. As Finance Director, you will lead the finance function during a pivotalperiod of change and development. This is a full-time temporary role for 9months, with a strong potential to become permanent for the right candidate.You will be responsible for overseeing financial strategy, ensuring compliance,and supporting key decision-making across the organisation Your new role - Lead the finance teamand oversee all financial operations - Develop and managebudgets, forecasts, and financial plans - Provide strategicfinancial advice to senior leadership - Ensure compliance withpublic sector financial regulations and reporting standards - Oversee preparation ofmanagement accounts, year-end accounts, and audit processes - Monitor financialperformance and implement improvements where necessary - Liaise with externalauditors, funding bodies, and regulatory agencies - Support organisationalplanning and resource allocation What you'll need to succeed - Proven experience in asenior finance leadership role, ideally within the public sector - Strong understandingof financial governance, budgeting, and reporting - Excellent leadership,communication, and stakeholder management skills - Professionalaccounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) - Ability to workstrategically while maintaining attention to operational detail - Proficiency infinancial systems and Microsoft Excel What you'll get in return - £45,000 per annum salary - Flexible working hours and hybrid working options - Opportunity to shape financial strategy in a meaningful public sector role - Supportive and collaborative working culture - Strong potential for a permanent position following the initial contract What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. 4438047