Finance Manager

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 clearly

Leadership & 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 020 3997 9255.

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