Job Description

• To provide professional financial advice and relevant, accurate and timely information to support the strategic planning process and operational management.
• To represent the Strategic Director, Corporate Resources at meetings and working parties as required and to provide professional financial advice and relevant, accurate and timely information to assist the strategic planning process and operational management.
• To assist in monitoring, control and management of the financial resources of the Council and associated bodies in line with statutory obligations, standing orders and financial regulations in order to ensure proper public accountability.
• To carry out research and prepare reports and briefing notes as required.
• To assist in the development, operation and maintenance of financial information systems, to maximise potential use and improve the flow and quality of financial information.
• To provide for the maintenance and development of agreed performance standards, indicators and measures ensuring the ongoing provision of an efficient service.
• To assist in providing positive leadership, clear direction, training and support to team members to ensure high levels of performance.
• To assist in the relevant training of all stakeholders to ensure high levels of awareness.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Local government financial environment.
• Local government accounting standards.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of using financial accounting systems and office-based software packages (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Email applications
• Providing professional financial advice to a range of stakeholders
• Preparing and presenting financial reports

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities