Market 36 Recruitment Ltd are delighted to be supporting Tendring District Council in recruiting a temporary Senior Finance Manager on an initial 3-month contract. This role will ensure full compliance with statutory and legislative requirements while delivering and developing a range of accountancy, corporate finance and finance-related functions within the Council. Responsibilities include budget preparation, budget monitoring, contributing to the production of the Council’s Statement of Accounts, and providing professional advice to officers at all levels, including elected Members. A key part of the role involves working closely with the Project Delivery Team helping with transformational initiatives across the district, including regeneration, housing, economic development and cultural programmes. Successful candidates will have: * Full CCAB qualification or be actively studying toward it (preferably CIPFA). * Strong understanding of public sector finance. * Excellent analytical and communication skills. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. * The ability to work independently and collaboratively. * Experience leading projects and supervising staff. * High levels of professionalism, confidentiality, and accuracy. * The ability to manage pressure, meet tight deadlines, and balance multiple workstreams. * Strong organisational skills, self-motivation, and attention to detail. ...