Finance Manager - Transformation

Senior Finance Leaders

West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Job Title:

Finanace Manager - Transformation

Job Type: Permanent, Hybrid. 2.5 days average onsite

Job Focus:
Systems, Transformation & Cultural Change supporting functions

Reporting to:
The Chief Financial Officer

Location:

West Yorkshire, commutable from Leeds, Barnsley, Sheffield, Bradford, etc

The client:
Local Authority Council / Public Sector

Job Reward:
Up to £60k Target plus exceptional Pension and package

This is not a traditional "steady state" finance role! This role is Transformation with accountability, It's a senior, strategic finance leadership role. Governance & stewardship are vital; you will be hired to have a long‑term impact and leave a lasting legacy to deliver public value.

A forward-thinking Local Authority, undergoing a significant change, investment and transformation programme, is seeking aCCAB-qualified senior finance profession alto play a pivotal role in reshaping how finance supports organisational strategy, service transformation and cultural evolution. You are also an experienced leader of people.

This new role is about modernising systems, strengthening financial governance, raising capability across the organisation, and embedding a high-performance finance culture within a complex, politically sensitive environment.

Lead the transformation of financial management arrangements

Budget setting, multi‑million, oversee year‑end processes, statutory accounting

It's a broad role covering operations delivery, people management, and strategy and oversight

Modernise and optimise budget setting, monitoring and medium‑term financial planning

Drive improvements in financial systems, controls and reporting frameworks

Strengthen financial acumen across directorates

Act as a visible, credible finance leader to Members, Corporate Directors and Service Leaders

Lead and develop a multi‑disciplinary team of senior finance professionals

Key Focus Areas:
Finance Manager - Transformation

Financial systems development & optimisation

Embedding best practice governance & control frameworks

Supporting major service transformation initiatives

Leading financial modelling, business cases & option appraisals

Raising performance standards and financial competencies

Driving cultural change within finance and across services

Developing and mentoring Principal Accountants and future leaders, directly managing 4 - 8 financial accountants with a larger indirect reporting team

CCAB qualified with significant post‑qualification experience

You will be able to be in the detail but also be able to make decisions and implement strategy through your team of direct reports

Strategic finance leadership within a large, complex organisation, with public sector local authority experience strongly preferred

Deep understanding of local government finance & statutory frameworks

Proven track record of leading high‑performing finance teams

Experience delivering systems improvements and organisational change

Strong political awareness and stakeholder management capability

Confident communicator able to challenge and influence at a senior level

Able to operate confidently in a politically led environment

Genuine opportunity to influence financial transformation

Shape the future capability and culture of a finance function

Visible leadership role with Members and Corporate Leadership Team

Long‑term strategic impact within a values‑driven public sector organisation

Excellent pension and public sector local authority benefits

This appointment will suit an ambitious finance leader who wants to leave a legacy - not simply manage a budget. If you are ready to lead systems improvement, cultural evolution and financial excellence at scale, we would welcome a confidential conversation.

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