Job Advert 36 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, Permanent We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds West Lothian Council is a modern council which is committed to delivering the best possible value in the delivery of services to the community. We are looking for an individual with proven management and accounting skills to be responsible for the management of the council’s Financial Management Unit. Reporting to the Director of Finance and Property Services, you will be responsible for providing the council’s core financial and management accounting functions, and will play a key role in developing a financial strategy to meet the objectives of the council. You will be required to maintain a current knowledge of all developments in local government finance and ensure that the authority’s interests are protected at all times. In your role you will require to forge working relationships both within the council and with external parties and personally demonstrate an innovative management approach. You will be CCAB qualified and will demonstrate a high degree of commitment in the drive for continuous personal, staff and service improvement. You will also be able to demonstrate a successful record in public sector financial management.