Assistant Finance Manager

Role Title: Assistant Finance Manager Type: Interim 3 to 6-month contract Day Rate: Up to £250 per day inside IR35 Hybrid: 2 days per week in the office Location: Berkshire Sellick Partnership are working with a Local Government organisation who are seeking an experienced Assistant Finance Manager to join their finance team on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional with strong schools finance experience to support financial planning, budget management, reporting and stakeholder engagement. The successful candidate will support the wider finance function, including providing guidance to finance colleagues, working closely with budget holders and supporting the effective financial management of maintained schools. The role will also involve regular travel to school sites across Berkshire. The responsibilities of the Assistant Finance Manager will be: Supporting budget setting, financial planning, monitoring and forecasting across the service. Providing financial advice and guidance to budget holders and senior stakeholders. Supporting and overseeing members of the finance team, including accountants. Producing clear financial reports and presenting financial information to senior stakeholders and non-finance audiences. Supporting year-end accounts, financial controls and statutory reporting requirements. Using Power BI and financial systems to analyse performance, identify trends and provide meaningful financial insight. The ideal candidate for the Assistant Finance Manager role will have: Strong previous schools finance / education finance experience. A recognised accountancy qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, ACA or CIPFA. Experience with budget management, forecasting and financial reporting. Strong Power BI skills and experience presenting financial information. Previous experience supporting or managing finance staff. A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle, with regular travel to maintained school sites required. How to apply for the Assistant Finance Manager role: If you believe that you are well suited to this excellent opportunity for an Assistant Finance Manager with strong schools finance experience, please apply directly or contact Tim Farnsworth at Sellick Partnership Derby Office for more information. CVs will be screened and sent over to the client for shortlisting, with successful applicants being contacted to arrange interviews as soon as possible. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.