Job Description
Job Title : Senior Finance Officer- Education
Job Category : Finance
Category : Agency Workers
Level 1 Name : Chief Executive Directorate
Job Category : Finance
IR35 Status : Inside IR35
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Contract Type : Temporary
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
This roles will be working 40% of their time in the office, Halton Stadium, Widnes.
The role is a potential temp to perm role.
Ideally the prospective candidate would have local authority experience and potentially having a specialism in Education finance although this would not be essential but desirable in terms of a prerequisite.
1. Undertake the preparation of the revenue budget and capital program, including budgets for grants and other external funding, within the approved deadlines.
2. Advise and support directorates in identifying and securing additional sources of external funding, in liaison with external partners and funding agencies, participate in the evaluation of bids for resources and service developments, and ensure proper financial appraisals are undertaken.
3. Ensure that appropriate budgetary control and monitoring systems are in place in accordance with the Council's Constitution and Financial Regulations and that approved financial procedures are operated.
4. Attend meetings, working groups, etc., as representatives of the Operational Director, Finance, to give advice and guidance on all financial matters.
5. Provide regular monitoring reports, with respect to all revenue, capital, grants, and externally funded expenditures, to the Council’s Management Team, Members, and Budget Managers, including the provision of Councilwide financial data and analysis when required.
6. Advise Budget Managers on all aspects of revenue and capital accounting and finance, including the provision of guidance manuals and training where required, to assist with their budget management and decision-making.
7. Assist in the year-end final accounts process in accordance with all relevant guidance and statutory requirements and to liaise with the Council’s external auditors.