The Financial team is a centralised finance team working closely with the Services to provide financial advice and expertise. You will play a crucial role in supporting the objectives of the Finance Team in building relationships, maintaining value for money, and developing innovative ways of working.
We currently have an exciting vacancy within our team to build on our success and bring new experience, knowledge, and ideas.
Our work environment is hybrid, combining office days with remote work. You will be expected to work from the office at least two days per week as part of the team.
You will collaborate with other Finance Managers and be responsible for cost management, budget review, and identifying efficiencies across the revenue budgets of the Place and Resources & Transformation Directorates, along with your team.
About the Role
This role involves managing a team responsible for the Place Directorate.
About You
If you have a proven track record of delivering solutions, are eager to make a difference, and thrive in a team environment, we want to hear from you. We seek an enthusiastic, proactive, and motivated individual capable of working under strict deadlines. You should be a fully qualified accountant (or qualified through experience) with extensive accounting and commercial expertise, including funding models, management accounting, budgeting, and forecasting. Experience in business partnering with finance and non-finance teams, preparing budgets and forecasts, and strong communication skills are essential. Prior experience working in a Local Authority is not required.
Please include in your cover letter or supporting statement how your skills and experience meet the role's requirements.
For more information, contact Hollie Faulkner via email at [emailprotected]. Please note, CVs sent to this email will not be accepted.
We do not sponsor candidates for this position.
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