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Salary £58,507 - £61,745 a year plus £3,203 car benefit allowanceAbout the job Salary:£58,507 - £61,745 a year plus £3,203 car benefit allowance Hours per week:37 Contract type:Permanent Are you looking for a rewarding role within Luton Rising, the Luton Council group company that owns London Luton Airport and is at the forefront of delivering Luton's inspiring 2040 vision? This role could be for you! We are seeking a skilled and forward-thinking Finance Manager to support the Head of Commercial Operations and oversee accounting activities across our Commercial departments. As a key member of the finance team, you will lead financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and management accounting to safeguard and strategically support Luton Rising's business interests. Your responsibilities include delivering accurate monthly management accounts, monitoring revenue and capital budgets, and preparing financial reports for decision-making at the Board level. You will develop and commission economic and financial components of business plans and investment cases through complex financial modelling and scenario analysis. The role covers the full finance cycle, from budget setting to year-end reporting and audit management. You will act as a trusted advisor, working collaboratively with internal teams and external partners, providing strategic insights and detailed financial analysis to inform commercial decisions. Please note this role does not attract sponsorship. About you You are a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with substantial post-qualification experience in a full-cycle finance leadership role. You possess a deep understanding of accounting principles and financial management in a commercial context, with strong technical skills in financial systems (including Sage) and advanced Excel-based modelling. You are experienced in developing robust financial tools for strategic planning and investment analysis. Your background includes leading budgeting, forecasting, year-end closures, and providing high-quality financial and strategic advice at a senior level. You are comfortable with complexity, data analysis, and developing practical solutions to drive business success. You have experience working in dynamic, multi-stakeholder environments and can communicate complex financial information clearly and engagingly. You understand confidentiality and governance, acting with integrity to protect business interests. An understanding of equality legislation and the ability to embed inclusive practices into business strategies is essential. Flexibility to commute between sites is also required. About us Our ambitiousLuton 2040 Visionaims to eliminate poverty in Luton. We value our talented, committed, and passionate workforce dedicated to serving our residents. We welcome applications from all community sections and are committed to reflecting the diversity of our borough in our workforce. Application Process This role requires a criminal record disclosure, as it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must declare all unspent cautions and convictions, including adult cautions and spent convictions not protected under the Act. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant, but nondisclosure may lead to dismissal or disciplinary action. Note: The vacancy may close early due to high application volumes. Benefits Annual leave: 25 to 32 days, linked to service and grade Buy additional leave: up to 20 days Career development: pathways and specialist opportunities Pension scheme: employer contributions up to 20.2% and 3x salary death in service benefit Relocation package: up to £8,000 (eligibility dependent) Employee Assistance Programme: free 24/7 confidential support Flexible working: options including remote work, part-time, and alternative patterns Training and development: courses, mentoring, and clear career pathways Staff discounts: MOT, gym, restaurant, and salon offers Travel savings: Arriva Travel Club#J-18808-Ljbffr