Interim Strategic Finance Manager
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Posted: 21/07/2026
- £350 - £500 per day
- South West England
- Temporary
Strategic Finance Manager - Interim
Spencer Clarke Group are working closely with a Local Authority in the South West to appoint an Interim Strategic Finance Manager to provide strategic financial leadership and advice across complex services, programmes and partnerships.
This is a senior interim leadership assignment focused on financial planning, business partnering, transformation, governance and strengthening the Council's long-term financial resilience.
What's on Offer
Rate: £350 - £500 (Negotiable)
Contract length: 6 months
Hybrid working - South West
Onsite frequency: To be discussed
The Role
The successful candidate will support the Heads of Finance and work closely with Directorate Leadership Teams, senior officers, Members and external partners to shape decision-making, manage financial risks and deliver sustainable outcomes.
Key responsibilities:
- Providing strategic financial leadership and expert advice to Directors, Members and senior stakeholders.
- Leading finance business partnering, financial planning, budget monitoring, forecasting and performance support across designated directorates.
- Supporting the development and delivery of the Medium-Term Financial Strategy and helping services achieve balanced, sustainable budgets.
- Leading financial input into transformation programmes, service redesign, capital investment and other strategic initiatives.
- Providing oversight and assurance across capital programmes, grants, external funding and investment activity.
- Driving improvements in financial governance, controls, systems and processes while managing financial risks and opportunities.
- Leading and developing finance teams and representing Finance at senior boards, committees and partnership forums.
About You
You will ideally have:
- CCAB qualified, ideally CIPFA, with post-qualification and management experience within Local Government or a similarly complex organisation.
- Significant strategic finance experience, including budget formulation, financial planning, monitoring, forecasting and control within tight financial limits.
- A strong record of advising senior leaders or elected Members, alongside significant experience supporting Adult Social Care or Corporate Support Services.
How to Apply
If you are interested, please submit your latest CV highlighting your relevant Local Authority and service-area experience. If shortlisted, a consultant will be in touch to discuss the role.
Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We also offer a market-leading referral scheme of up to £300.
If you know someone suitable, please ask them to email their CV , including your details. T&Cs apply.
Brad Robertson
Senior Consultant