Role: Financial Services Manager Type: Contract - 3 to 6 months Salary: Competitive Hybrid: 1 to 2 days per week onsite ideally Location: Leicestershire Sellick Partnership is partnering with a Local Authority to recruit a Financial Services Manager on an interim basis. The Responsibilities of the Financial Services Manager will be:Leading and developing the transactional finance team across Income and Banking, Debtors, Creditors, Procure to Pay, Suspense Accounts and Reconciliation.Driving financial excellence by ensuring efficient, accurate, and fit-for-purpose end-to-end financial processes.Ensuring compliance with national legislation, council policies, and timetables while maintaining high standards of financial integrity.Overseeing month-end reporting, KPIs, and critical success factors for all transactional areas.Implementing strong internal controls and fostering a culture of accountability and financial literacy across the organisation.Leading on performance management, talent development, and team engagement to deliver a collaborative and customer-focused service.Driving continuous improvement in systems, processes, and financial operations. The Ideal candidate for the Financial Services Manager will have:Proven experience in managing transactional finance functions within a complex organisation.Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to develop and motivate teams.Excellent knowledge of financial controls, reporting requirements, and ..... full job details .....