Job Title: Assistant Finance Manager Location: Newham, Hybrid working (2 days office / 3 days remote) Hourly rate £28.91 PAYE / £37.84 Umbrella per hour Contract Length: 2-month contract (possibility of extension) Working Pattern: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 36 hours ASAP Start About the Role We are looking for an ambitious and skilled Assistant Finance Manager to join a high‑performing and supportive finance team in Newham. This is a key leadership role that combines professional financial expertise with people management, strategic insight and a strong customer focus. Reporting to a Finance Manager, you will play a vital role in delivering high‑quality financial services to senior stakeholders, supporting sound financial stewardship and helping the Council meet its medium‑ and long‑term financial challenges. You will lead operational finance activity, manage and develop a team of finance professionals, and contribute to transformation, innovation and continuous improvement across the service. Key Responsibilities As Assistant Finance Manager, you will: Support Finance Managers in overseeing departmental budgets, revenue monitoring and delivery of the Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS). Provide high‑quality professional financial, accounting and strategic advice to senior officers, budget holders and stakeholders. Lead and manage a team of finance staff (up to 22 F...