Our client is seeking a contract Senior Finance Manager to join their team in Guernsey for a duration of 7 months. This role is essential in providing high-quality financial management services across various service areas within the company, ensuring that financial procedures and controls meet accounting standards and organisational rules. You will work closely with the Senior Finance Manager, contributing to the delivery of accurate financial information and advice to relevant Committees and Senior Management Teams. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to support financial reporting, forecasting, and the overall development of the Finance Function while fostering effective relationships across multiple service areas.
JOB DUTIES:
- Act as a key support to the Senior Finance Manager for the timely provision of accurate trial balances at month-end.
- Complete all accounting adjustments accurately and on time, ensuring an efficient month-end process.
- Support the implementation and management of robust financial controls to ensure account accuracy and prevent misconduct.
- Conduct timely reconciliation and review of all balance sheet accounts monthly in line with best practice.
- Ensure implementation and maintenance of robust pay controls and maintain a master pay budget report.
- Provide analysis and support to the Financial Planning and Analysis (FPA) Team and budget holders as required.
- Be responsible for opening and closing project codes following relevant approvals and pre-closure checks.
- Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts with support from the Senior Finance Manager(s).
- Assist in the preparation of year-end financial reports compliant with accounting standards and organisational rules.
- Develop and prepare key performance reporting including variance analysis, full-time equivalent (FTE) reporting, and dashboards.
- Support the delivery of monthly reporting of minor and major capital expenditure for the service area.
- Provide value-add reports to assist the Minor Capital Oversight Boards in project prioritisation.
- Develop and deliver major capital reporting for senior management and the Strategic Finance Team.
- Assist the lead Finance professional in relation to internal and external audits.
- Offer analysis and support to the Financial Management and FPA Teams as required.
- Support the annual budgeting exercise and forecasting needs for all service areas.
- Help develop and monitor the medium-term financial plan for the service area.
- Identify key risks and opportunities and their impact on the budget, ensuring appropriate measures are in place.
- Provide essential financial information, analysis, and advice to stakeholders including budget holders.
- Ensure value-for-money decisions through robust financial modelling of portfolio schemes.
- Collaborate with finance colleagues in the Financial Reporting and Control Team to provide timely insights and analysis.
- Contribute to the development of the Finance Function within the Company under the guidance of the Company Treasurer.
- Manage and mentor staff reporting to you, committing to their professional development and career progression.
- Undertake additional duties as required
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Proven experience in the annual budget setting process and monthly financial reporting is essential.
- Ability to analyse and present financial data to a high professional standard is required.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written skills to convey financial messages with clarity.
- Capability to prioritise workload and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and developing financial reporting through IT systems is essential.
- Experience in a finance role within the public sector is desirable.
- Familiarity with SAP is preferable.
- Experience in staff management and development is advantageous.
- Awareness of political and media contexts is a plus.
WHAT YOU’LL LOVE:
This opportunity offers a competitive salary and benefits package, along with professional development prospects and a supportive team culture. Our client encourages a collaborative working environment, allowing you to contribute effectively to key financial decisions and initiatives while ensuring compliance and excellence in financial services.
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