Reed Finance is proud to be partnering with a well established, public sector organisation in County Durham to recruit an experienced Finance Manager to join their Corporate Management Team.
This is a senior opportunity to take ownership of a broad finance function within a forward thinking organisation delivering vital local services and facilities to the community.
As Finance Manager you will:
Lead and develop a small finance team
Oversee all financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, and year-end accounts
Deliver the medium-term financial plan and annual budgets
Ensure strong financial governance, controls, and compliance
Manage audit, treasury, payroll, and income functions
Partner with senior stakeholders to provide strategic financial insight
About You
We are seeking a proactive and capable finance professional with:
Proven financial management experience (ideally within local government or public sector)
Strong knowledge of financial regulations, governance, and reporting
Experience preparing budgets, accounts, and financial plans
Excellent leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
A relevant accountancy qualification (or working towards)
What’s On Offer
Competitive salary with potential market supplement
Generous annual leave (23 days rising to 28 + bank holidays)
Local Government Pension Scheme
Flexible and hybrid working options
Access to leisure facilities and additional employee benefits