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 CIPFA’s 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 expected 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 Senior Finance Officer Senior Finance Officer Senior Finance Officer Senior Finance Officer Senior Finance Officer Senior Finance Officer Senior Finance Officer