Project Manager - Finance Transition (Local Government)
On site
Weston-Super-Mare, United Kingdom
£ 500 / day
Freelance
29-10-2024
Job Specifications
Contract Project Manager - Finance & Service Transition (Local Government)
£500 per day, Inside IR35
Contract Until October 2025
Largely Remote (Some On-Site Meetings Required)
Salt Recruitment's Local Government Team is pleased to offer an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Finance Project Manager to lead a vital service transition project with a Local Government body in the South West of England. This contract role is finance-intensive, focusing on the end-to-end transition of crucial revenue-based services currently managed by an external vendor under the 5Cs (5 Councils) contract back to internal council control.Role Overview
In this Finance Project Manager position, you will be responsible for managing the successful transfer of services, including Revenues and Benefits, Contact Centre support, and Land Charges. This high-profile role demands substantial experience in public sector finance, particularly within local government, as well as expertise in stakeholder engagement, financial compliance, and risk management. Your role will be to ensure financial integrity and continuity throughout the transition, handling sensitive data and maintaining essential frontline services.Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership: Drive the transition, ensuring all elements of the project align with timelines, financial objectives, and regulatory standards.
Financial Oversight: Monitor budget and financial performance throughout the project, overseeing compliance and mitigating financial risks.
Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary liaison between the current external vendor, internal finance and council teams, and other key stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and timely issue resolution.
Risk & Compliance Management: Identify, manage, and escalate risks as needed to ensure data security, regulatory compliance, and uninterrupted service delivery.
Remote Flexibility: This role is predominantly remote, with some on-site meetings required to support team collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
Who We're Looking For
Local Government Experience: Candidates must have previous experience in local government. While applicants from a broader public sector background may be considered, they must demonstrate experience in similar finance-focused project transitions within public bodies.
Finance-Centric Project Management: Strong background in finance-driven project management, particularly within areas involving revenues, benefits, and customer-facing services, as well as regulatory finance and compliance.
Excellent Communication & Stakeholder Skills: Proven ability to manage diverse stakeholders, ensuring collaborative and effective project outcomes.
Risk & Compliance Acumen: Demonstrated expertise in risk assessment, financial tracking, and compliance is essential.
About the Company
We're a leading global recruitment agency, specializing in digital talent and our mission is to create futures to make your life easier. Recruitment is the process of seeking out the best person for a job and the best job for a person. At Salt, not only do we strive for the best today, but to create the best future for all in an ever-changing digital world. We see digital recruitment as working with businesses and candidates through digital disruption, innovation, transformation, and business change. Our consultants are ... Know more
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