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Senior Finance Manager
Location: Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
Pay: £200–£250 per day (Inside IR35)
Contract: Full-Time, Temporary (Initial 3 Months)
Hours: 37 hours per week

About the Role

A temporary opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Finance Manager to support a local authority on a range of financial and corporate responsibilities.

You will ensure compliance with all statutory and legislative requirements and lead on the delivery and development of a variety of accountancy, corporate finance, and finance-related functions. Key duties include:

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Preparing and monitoring budgets

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Supporting the production of the annual Statement of Accounts

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Providing expert financial advice and support to officers and elected members

A key aspect of this role includes working alongside a Project Delivery Team, contributing to a wide range of strategic and transformational projects across regeneration, housing, economic development, and cultural initiatives.

About You

You will be a CCAB-qualified Accountant (or currently studying towards qualification, ideally CIPFA) with a strong understanding of public sector finance. You will bring:

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Excellent analytical and communication skills

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Competence in Microsoft Office applications

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The ability to work both independently and collaboratively

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A track record of leading projects and supporting or supervising team members

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High standards of professionalism, confidentiality, and resilience

You must be organised, self-motivated, and capable of managing multiple workstreams while working under pressure and meeting strict deadlines