Finance Manager
Bassetlaw District Council
Full-time: 37 hours a week working Monday – Friday
Salary band is Grade 11: £51,356 - £55,747 per annum
Are you a finance professional looking for a development opportunity that offers broad exposure across a wide range of local government finance activities?
Bassetlaw District Council is offering an exciting opportunity for a Finance Manager to support the delivery of a comprehensive, high-quality finance service during an important period for local government. This opportunity is open to colleagues from Councils who are part of our Nottinghamshire Local Government Reorganisation programme.
Working in a district council environment provides a unique opportunity to gain experience across a broad range of finance responsibilities. The successful applicant will support both strategic and operational finance activity, gaining valuable insight into the breadth and complexity of financial management in a district setting.
The role will support the Head of Finance and Property with the day-to-day management of the finance service, including financial management, reporting, budget preparation, annual closedown and the production of accounting statements. The role will also provide financial advice and support to a range of Council services, elected Members and external stakeholders, including external auditors.
This would be an excellent opportunity for a CCAB/CIMA qualified finance professional, or someone with strong relevant local government finance experience, who is looking to broaden their skills, gain experience in a different local authority setting and contribute to wider public sector collaboration during LGR.
What the opportunity offers
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Gain hands-on experience across a varied district council finance function.
- Contribute to annual budget preparation, financial reporting and closedown activity.
- Work with a range of Council services, Members and external stakeholders.
- Develop broader local government finance knowledge during a significant period of change.
- Build professional networks across Councils involved in the LGR programme.
- Support collaboration and shared learning across the wider local government sector.
Please note: Any successful internal candidate may be considered for appointment on a secondment basis, subject to the relevant arrangements being agreed
If you would like more information about the role, please contact:
Karen Ludditt Head of Finance and Property Services
Tel: 01909 533447
Email:
[email protected]
Please see attachments to review the Job Description and Person Specification, and to discover more about what it’s like to work for the council.
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About The Council
Interested in joining our team?
To Apply please visit Jobs and careers | Bassetlaw District Council, upload your CV and covering letter, highlighting your relevant experience, qualifications, skills, and achievements.
Please note that the application process will require you to upload your CV. If you don't have one to upload, you can download a CV template we've created to help you get started.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our recruitment processes are fair, transparent, and designed to ensure that everyone is treated equally at every stage.
If you need any help with your application, contact us at
[email protected] or call 01909 533121, we are here to support you.
Closing date: 3 September 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early when we receive sufficient and suitable applications. Therefore, please ensure that you submit your CV as soon as possible so that you can be considered for this role.
Interview date: To be confirmed
