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Posted on: 8 Oct 2026
Corporate Finance Manager - Interim
Spencer Clarke Group are working closely with a Local Authority to appoint an Interim Corporate Finance Manager to take responsibility for the Council's corporate finance function.
This is a hands-on technical assignment focused on statutory accounts, external audit and wider corporate finance delivery.
What's on Offer
Rate: Flexible depending on experience
Contract length: 6 months initially
Full-time - 37 hours per week
Hybrid working - 4 days per week initially, reducing to 2-3 days
Location: West Midlands (Post Code Available)
Start: ASAP / subject to notice
The Role
The successful candidate will take direct responsibility for key corporate finance activities, working hands-on rather than solely managing the work of others.
Key responsibilities:
Producing the Statement of Accounts.
Managing the external audit process.
Overseeing VAT, CIS and statutory returns.
Managing fixed assets and Accounts Payable.
Supporting treasury, banking and cash-flow management.
About You
You will ideally have:
Full CCAB qualification - essential.
Significant recent District or Borough Council experience.
Strong hands-on statutory accounts and technical accounting experience.
How to Apply
If you are interested, please submit your CV along with your required day rate. If successful, a consultant will be in touch to discuss further details.
Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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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.