Finance Manager

Finance Manager
Salary: NJC Scale 6 (SCP 18–22) £31,537 - £33,699 / £15,768 - £16,849 Pro Rata (depending on experience)
Location: The Manor House, Church Street, Littlehampton, BN17 5EW
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday (hours to be agreed with line manager)
Hours: 18.5 hours per week. Occasional evening work.
We are seeking an experienced and professional Finance Manager to support the delivery of high‑quality financial management across the organisation. Working as part of the Finance and Service Delivery team, you will help ensure the Council maintains strong financial stewardship, delivers transparent reporting, and complies with all statutory responsibilities.
You will oversee the Council’s Day‑to‑day financial operations including budgets, forecasts, accounting records, financial controls, and risk management. You will produce accurate financial reports for officers, councillors, and committees, manage payroll and VAT processes, and lead on year‑end accounts and internal and external audit activity. The role includes supervising and coordinating the work of finance support staff.
To succeed, you will bring strong technical financial knowledge, methodical work procedures, a confident communication style, and the ability to work accurately while managing a varied workload. Experience in financial management, software, reporting, payroll, and compliance is essential, as is a commitment to integrity, accountability, and high‑quality service delivery.
In return we can offer 23 days annual leave and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. An element of hybrid working and the flexibility to agree a working pattern that suits both you and the needs of the service will be considered in light of the requirements of the role.
For an informal discussion about this role contact Jon Short, Head of Finance and Service Delivery.
How to apply:
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Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on our website.
Closing date: Midnight Sunday 7th June 2026
Shortlisting: Week commencing Monday 8th of June 2026
Interview date: Thursday 18th June 2026
Start date: As soon as possible