Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Finance and Commercial Services team, as a Finance Manager. You will play a pivotal part in leading, assisting and supporting the Strategic Finance Managers and the Executive Director of Finance and Commercial services in developing and maintaining a comprehensive financial management advice service to departments or as part of the corporate and strategic finance team. The role is part of the biggest Finance transformation project the council has ever seen. This role will allow you to have impact, be challenged and be part of a team that wants to leave a positive legacy within both the organization and community.

The Finance and Commercial services team are crucial to helping the council deliver on its ambitious new plans. Whilst we recognize there is still a lot to be done to re-establish itself with its members, the community, and other stakeholders this is an exciting time to join our team and play your part in a team whose ambition is to have a truly positive and transformational impact on the future of the council and the community.

What you’ll be doing?

• Working flexibly across the department you will be involved in managing a team of financial accountants, finance assistants and trainees.
• You will help implement the council’s strategy on continuous service improvement so it reaches its objectives both internally and for the wider community.
• Work with colleagues to confirm savings proposals and develop and review capital projects.
• Undertake service analysis to support the year-end position and the final accounts process.
• Anticipate and identify key financial issues and risks affecting the business.
• Liaise between the business and Government departments to ensure completion of all statutory matters.
• Alongside other teams, produce financial and commercial analysis to support the financial strategy, decision making and service reviews.
• Manage financial modelling of new services.
• Support Budget Managers during budget preparation, monthly monitoring and other times.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Track record of success working within a finance function in a large complex organization with substantial budgets.
• Experience of maintaining positive partnerships / relationships within a complex business.
• Ability to facilitate change and transformation.
• Experience of analyzing and providing advice / guidance on finance and policy issues.
• Relevant professional qualifications – CCAB / CIMA or overseas equivalent.
• Wide understanding of strategic financial planning and techniques and how they apply within a budget setting scenario.