Overview
Enfield Council is a dynamic local authority committed to transforming the borough, addressing inequality, and creating opportunities for everyone who lives, works, and learns in Enfield.
We are currently seeking a Senior Finance Officer to join our Finance Business Partnering team, providing essential financial support to the Council and senior management team within the Education and Schools service.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist the Finance Manager in delivering high-quality, flexible, and professional finance support to service departments.
* Support the business partnering team in revenue budget setting, monitoring, and year-end processes, including complex reconciliations and grant monitoring.
* Provide expert technical advice to schools, budget holders, and officers to aid decision-making.
* Ensure compliance with Internal Financing Reporting Standards and CIPFAs Code of Practice for Local Government Accounting.
* Proactively seek opportunities to enhance the financial support provided to the Council and schools.
* Collaborate with internal departments and schools to resolve queries effectively.
* Working arrangements: Enfield Council offers a hybrid working arrangement, with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week; staff may be required to attend the office as needed by the service.
Essential
* Experience of leading change / efficiency initiatives
* Working within a finance related role in a local authority environment delivering high quality services
* Excellent communication skills and experience including working with senior stakeholders
* Excellent IT/technical skills, knowledge
* Proactive development of skills and knowledge
* Highly numerate and literate
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Finance
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