Finance Manager - Communities, Place and Neighborhood Finance Manager Environment and Communities London Hybrid working Senior leadership exposure Direct line-management responsibility Are you a strategic, solutions-driven finance leader looking to make a visible difference across major public services in London? A rare opportunity has opened for an accomplished Finance Manager to take the financial lead across the Environment and Communities portfolio, helping to shape services that directly impact residents, neighbourhoods and infrastructure across one of London s most diverse and ambitious boroughs. This is a senior role at the heart of financial decision-making. You ll partner with Directors, Assistant Directors and senior operational leaders to drive financial performance, influence service planning and ensure resources are aligned to future growth and community priorities. What makes this role stand out This is not back-office accounting. Your recommendations will directly inform how frontline and community services are delivered and improved. You ll: Lead on strategic financial planning, budget setting, reporting and business partnering Provide insight that goes beyond the numbers shaping operational decisions, cost drivers and service efficiency Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders while managing and developing a team of five Champion strong financial controls, continuous improvement and smarter ways of working Play a key role in the organisation