Description Suffolk County Council Address: Endeavour House, Ipswich, IP1 2BX – Hybrid Salary: £28,598 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37 per week, flexible working options available Contract: Permanent As a modern, flexible and effective organisation, we’re driven to make a positive difference to the environment, the communities we serve and the careers of our people. That’s why, when you join us as a Finance Coordinator, you’ll be encouraged to share your fresh thinking and empowered to explore new ideas that will shape and improve our services as well as your career. Reimagine the possibilities. Your role and responsibilities As Finance Coordinator in the Business, Finance, Performance, Digital and Communications team, you’ll play a key role in supporting the financial and business operations that underpin commissioning and service delivery in Public Health and Communities. On a typical day, you will: Manage financial and administrative systems, ensuring compliance and data security. Monitor budgets, process invoices and purchase orders, and support financial reporting. Liaise with internal and external contacts, including senior managers and suppliers. Provide guidance on policies and procedures, including basic training and task support. Prioritise workloads, support projects, and identify opportunities for service improvement. Respond to financial queries and escalate issues where needed. Support budget reviews, audits, and management decisions with accurate data. Coordinate mailbox activity for purchase orders and invoices, ensuring timely processing. Assist with transferring financial data between internal systems. Contribute to service improvements and project support through research and planning. You will need Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities. Organisational skills, discretion with data, and a flexible, proactive approach. You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (Word). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don’t meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. The team You’ll join a passionate and collaborative team within the Public Health and Communities directorate, working to support the health and wellbeing of all people and all ages in Suffolk. Our team culture is built on support, inclusion, and a shared commitment to making Suffolk a better place for all. Empowering Everyone We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report. For more information Please contact Martin Parker for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 01473 260088 or emailing martin.parker@suffolk.gov.uk How to apply Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (Word). Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application. Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement indicating how you meet each of the criteria in the ‘Person Profile’ section of the JPP. You should use the Supporting Statement template. Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4. We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We ask you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process. Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or calling 03456 014412. If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process. Closing date: 11.30pm, 19 October 2025. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. LI-Hybrid