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Finance Manager

Job Posted: 22 days ago

Salary: £ 550 - 650 / Day
Job Type: Contract Temporary
Location: Surrey

Expire in: 6 days

Job Description

Hybrid | Surrey
3-Month Contract (Potential Extension)
Start: ASAP

Rates: £550 to £650 per day 

We are working with a well-established public sector pension fund to recruit an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to support during a critical period.

This is a high-impact, hands-on contract role where you will take ownership of core financial operations, ensuring continuity, strengthening controls, and supporting key reporting cycles - including year-end.

The Role of the Finance Manager 

As a senior member of the finance function, you will lead on fund accounting, reporting, and financial governance, while working closely with senior stakeholders and decision-makers.

This is a delivery-focused assignment suited to a contractor who can quickly embed, take control, and add value from day one.

Key Responsibilities of the Finance Manager:

Lead financial controls, governance, and risk management
Oversee budgeting and forecasting for the Pension Fund
Manage cashflow, banking operations, and financial KPIs
Take ownership of Pension Fund accounts and Annual Report (including audit readiness)
Produce and present high-quality financial reports to senior leadership, committees, and boards
Provide leadership and direction to a small finance team
Deputise for the Head of Pensions - Resources as required

About You

We are seeking a confident and capable finance professional who thrives in fast-paced, autonomous environments.

Essential:

Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIPFA)
Strong experience within LGPS or public sector finance
Advanced financial systems, modelling, and reconciliation expertise
Ability to interpret and communicate complex financial data clearlyLeadership & Delivery:

Proven experience leading finance teams or functions
Ability to stabilise and improve business-as-usual operations
Strong stakeholder management across finance, audit, and external partners
Confident communicator, comfortable presenting at senior level

Ideal Contractor Profile

Available immediately or at short notice
Comfortable stepping into a senior role with minimal onboarding
Highly organised, proactive, and delivery-focused
Skilled at bringing clarity, structure, and momentum to busy environments
Confident presenting financial insights to non-finance audiences.If you are interested in the role, please apply online and a member of the team will give you a call, or please call the office and ask for Rebecca on (phone number removed).

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