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*Fusion Assets, NLP LLP
NLC17 £74, - £81,
We are achieving great things that will improve the lives of residents. These vital improvements are all part of a programme of major economic regeneration and growth that is already changing the landscape of North Lanarkshire with the shared ambition of making North Lanarkshire the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit.
As we deliver The Plan for North Lanarkshire and drive transformational change, it is vital that we have effective ongoing systems in place to control, manage and deliver our services to the highest standards of performance, ethics and Best Value.
We have one vacancy for a Business Finance Manager to assist the Chief Officer (Finance & Technology) in setting the council’s core financial strategy, managing the council’s revenue and capital budgets and delivering robust financial services including revenues and benefits. You will be responsible for providing the day to day strategic support to local teams in the Education and Families service area. You will also play a leading role in supporting the Chief Officer in areas linked to the financial aspects of digital improvements and benefits realisation.
If you’re motivated, ambitious and driven by achievement, then come and join us. Your role will bring you into contact with a wide range of senior officers both internally and with other local authorities, COSLA and the Scottish Government.
You should be educated to Honours Degree level, SVQ5 or equivalent and/or membership of a CCAB body (or equivalent) such as CIPFA/CA/CIMA/ACCA with substantial post qualification experience in an accountancy or financial management role and have a proven track record in team leadership, the management of change, and project and service development. An active awareness of current technical accounting, transformational and political aspects facing the council would be beneficial.
You will be joining a dynamic and flexible team who currently operate a hybrid working model of home-working and office-based working at the Civic Centre in Motherwell.
Please note, as part of your duties and responsibilities, you will be required to participate in the Council Incident Officer standby rota, which will require you to be on standby out of office hours, for a period of one week, approximately four times a year. For this, you will receive payment in line with the Council’s Conditions of Service and full training will be provided. This will be discussed further at interview.
For further information or an informal discussion on the role, please contact Greg Telfer, Chief Officer (Finance & Technology) on
Important links:
Finance Strategy Financial Strategy.pdf
Medium Term Financial Plan Medium Term Financial Plan -27 to -31
The Plan for North Lanarkshire The Plan for North Lanarkshire
The successful candidates will be subject to a level 2 disclosure check provided by Disclosure Scotland.
Working pattern:
Monday-Thursday : 08:45 am - 16:45 pm
Friday: 08:45 am - 16:15 pm
Working here at North Lanarkshire Council
If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of benefits available to you, find out more at work well NL. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.