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About Our Client
Our client is a local authority in Sussex, seeking an experienced financial professional to support its financial planning, performance management, reporting, and governance activities. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to effective financial management within a public sector environment and provide valuable financial insight to support organisational decision-making.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Financial Manager (Interim) to support financial planning, performance management, reporting, and governance activities within the council. You will work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders across the organisation, providing clear and concise financial information to senior officers and elected Members.
This role involves:
- Supporting financial planning and performance management activities within the council
- Preparing clear and concise financial and performance reports for senior officers and elected Members
- Supporting financial governance and reporting processes
- Analysing financial and performance information to identify key issues and trends
- Working collaboratively with stakeholders across the organisation
- Providing clear financial information and insight to support effective decision-making
This is a hybrid role, with approximately two days per week based at County Hall, Chichester.
Requirements:
Must-Have Requirements
- Experience in financial planning and performance reporting
- Experience working within a local authority or public sector environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience producing reports for senior officers and elected Members
- Ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders
Nice-to-Have Requirements
- Previous experience in an interim financial management role
- Experience supporting local government financial governance processes
- Strong understanding of public sector financial management and reporting
Additional Information
- This role is inside IR35
- Hybrid working is expected, with approximately two days per week based at County Hall, Chichester
- A CV is required for candidate selection
- The role operates in a professional public sector environment, requiring strong communication, analytical skills, and the ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders and elected Members
- Smart-casual dress code
Benefits:
- Competitive daily rate (£450 per day PAYE)
- Hybrid working for improved work-life balance
- Opportunity to contribute to financial planning and performance management within a local authority
- Exposure to senior officers and elected Members
- Opportunity to develop experience in public sector financial governance and reporting
- Collaborative working environment with a focus on effective decision-making and delivery
Role Info
Location: County Hall, Chichester, PO19 1RQ
Start Date: 7 September 2026 — ASAP
Contract Duration: Temporary contract until 3 September 2027
Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am–5:30 pm - Hybrid
Pay Rate: £450 Per Day PAYE
Job Reference: 5303414
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Pay: £450.00 per day
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- What is your experience in analysing financial and performance information to identify key issues, trends, and risks?
- Are you comfortable working on a hybrid basis, with approximately two days per week at County Hall, Chichester, PO19 1RQ?
Experience:
- financial planning: 1 year (required)
- financial governance: 1 year (required)
- Finance Manager: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- CIPFA or Relevant (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chichester PO19
