Finance Manager – Children’s Social Care

Finance Manager – Children’s Social Care

Salary: £56,089.00

Location: Bristol with 2-4 days a month onsite

About the Role: The Finance Manager for Children’s Social Care will focus on supporting placements, fostering, asylum teams, and associated transformation and capital projects. In this role, you will manage a team of Group Accountants, providing vital financial insights to ensure the effective delivery of children’s social care services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee financial management and budgeting for placements, fostering, asylum teams, and related projects.
• Provide financial analysis and reporting on the financial implications of new initiatives in children’s social care.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to advise on challenging financial matters related to social care services.
• Support the preparation of annual financial statements and work with the Business Partner to assist in Executive Meetings and committee responsibilities.

Ideal Candidate:

• CCAB (or equivalent) qualified accountant.
• Extensive experience in analysing, interpreting, and presenting financial data, particularly in the context of social care or public sector services.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing teams and improving financial practices within children’s services.

*Rates depend on experience and client requirements