Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Crewe (Hybrid Working Available)

12-Month Fixed-Term Contract

£55K-£65K

Sellick Partnership is delighted to be supporting a unique public sector organisation in the recruitment of a Finance Manager on a 12-month fixed-term basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and socially impactful organisation at a time of significant expansion and transformation. The successful candidate will play a key role in leading financial reporting, statutory accounts, regulatory compliance and team management, whilst supporting senior decision-makers through high-quality financial insight and analysis.

The Role

Reporting to the Financial Reporting Manager, you will lead a small finance team and take ownership of a broad range of financial reporting responsibilities. This role offers significant exposure to senior stakeholders, governance committees and external partners, making it an ideal opportunity for an experienced qualified accountant seeking a varied and high‑profile position.

• Lead, support and develop a small finance team.
• Oversee the preparation and review of monthly management information and reporting packs.
• Lead on statutory, regulatory and investment reporting activities.
• Support the production of annual accounts and year-end processes.
• Manage relationships with auditors and coordinate responses to audit enquiries.
• Produce quarterly and ad hoc reporting for central government stakeholders.
• Prepare committee reporting, including financial performance and risk analysis.
• Maintain strong financial controls, governance and reporting processes.
• Develop and improve reporting systems, processes and financial insight capabilities.
• Manage relationships with external service providers and key stakeholders.

About You

The successful candidate will be:

• A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA) or possess equivalent experience.
• Experienced in financial and statutory reporting within a regulated or public sector environment.
• Technically strong with a sound understanding of IFRS and financial controls.
• An effective people manager with experience leading and developing finance teams.
• Comfortable building relationships with senior stakeholders, auditors and external partners.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Advanced Excel skills are desirable, with experience of Power BI or Business Central being advantageous.