Job Description

This is a fast-paced area, so you will need to be committed, have an eye for detail and the ability to work on conflicting priorities. We are looking for enthusiastic, inquisitive, and passionate people who will challenge services and processes to ensure good governance and value for money. You will be part of a dynamic, energized Finance team who are integral to the wider council services.

In return we offer flexible working arrangements, training and development opportunities, including career progression and most importantly the chance to help shape the future of our growing city. The Council is based at the Civic Offices in Central Milton Keynes, but home-based working is supported, with a minimum of one day per week required to be worked in the office.

Main Responsibility

• To be the finance lead for allocated service area, developing processes and systems.
• Manage and develop staff within the team to ensure priorities are delivered.
• Responsibility for all aspects of the Medium-Term Financial Planning Process for allocated service areas.
• Responsibility for monthly monitoring for allocated service areas, including all aspects of forecasting, reporting and explanation.
• Ensure team and services adhere to financial regulations and governance processes.
• Responsibility for yearend closedown of allocated services and liaison with external audit.
• Provide advice and guidance within the council and participate in programme and project boards.

Benefits

• 27 days annual leave per year in addition to statutory and public holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years.
• Holiday Purchase Scheme.
• Our Professional Development Centre provides access to courses such as in-house management development programmes endorsed by the Institute of Leadership, coaching and mentoring and access to our Smarter Learning portal
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Health Cash plan.
• Smarter working which provides the opportunity to work from various locations including from home for a proportion of your role (subject to business needs).

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Qualified accountant (CCAB).
• Experience of managing and developing staff.
• Experience of finance planning, control and reporting in a complex organization
• Some Public Sector finance experience.
• Ability to explain complicated and technical information to both finance and non-finance personnel.
• Work well under pressure demonstrating innovative and creative thinking with high quality results.