Financial Services Manager - Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited : Job Details

Senior Finance Lead (12-Month Maternity Cover)Location: Sheffield City Centre (Hybrid - approx. 2 days in office/week with free parking) Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract or Day RateStart Date: Flexible, ideally Mid/End of SeptemberAre you a dynamic finance professional with a passion for high-quality reporting and collaborative leadership? We're looking for someone to step into a pivotal role within a high-impact finance team, supporting strategic operations and driving improvements across reporting, systems, and performance.

About the Role

This is a senior-level maternity cover opportunity with real influence. You'll be working closely with executive leadership and budget holders to streamline reporting structures, enhance coding frameworks, and contribute to performance meetings that integrate financial insights. You'll also play a key role in supporting a financial systems project and mentoring team members through a period of change.Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver statutory reporting with speed and precision.
• Collaborate with budget holders to cascade financial insights and improve reporting clarity.
• Support and guide team members, including managers.
• Contribute constructively to a finance systems transformation project.
• Provide cover and continuity during maternity leave, including potential early support due to team changes.

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience in the public sector or regulated sector
• Strong technical skills in financial accounting, IFRS knowledge and financial reporting.
• Leadership experience, including managing managers.
• Ability to work collaboratively and support others through change.
• A proactive, inclusive approach to team culture and stakeholder engagement.
• Comfortable working in a hybrid environment, with a regular in-office presence.You'll be joining a team with strong executive backing and a clear vision for improvement. We're transitioning towards finance as a facilitator of operations, and your expertise will help shape that journey. You'll be supported by experienced colleagues and have the opportunity to make a real impact.

Interested? We welcome applications from candidates seeking either a fixed-term contract or day-rate arrangement. If you're ready to bring your expertise to a collaborative, forward-thinking finance team, we'd love to hear from you.

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