Post No. SS1234 - Finance Officer Housing Support Are you an experienced finance professional looking to make a real difference in your community? Do you enjoy working with data, partnering with both internal and external services, and ensuring public funding is used effectively and responsibly? Newport City Council is seeking a Finance Officer (Housing Support) to play a key strategic role in the management, planning, and monitoring of the Welsh Government Housing Support Grant (HSG) as part of the Housing Support Programme -a critical fund that supports vulnerable people to live safely and independently and prevent homelessness. About the Role As our Finance Officer, you will be the financial lead for all matters relating to the Housing Support Grant and Housing Support Team budget. You will: - Oversee the annual HSG budget-setting process, working closely with commissioned partners. - Produce accurate financial information, including the annual HSG Spend Plan and grant returns to Welsh Government. - Ensure robust financial monitoring, auditing, and compliance with Council financial regulations. - Lead on financial elements of commissioning, decommissioning, remodelling and procurement of Housing Support services. - Maintain effective financial systems, pricing policies, due diligence processes, and grant monitoring arrangements. - Provide financial advice and modelling to support strategic decision making within Housing & Communities. - Develop and deliver finance related training for staff and partners. - Line manage finance staff and deputise for the Housing Support Lead Officer on finance matters when required. This is a key senior role supporting a service that makes a direct impact on people's lives across Newport. What We're Looking For We're seeking someone who can combine strategic thinking with excellent financial expertise. You will bring: Essential - A degree-level qualification - An accounting qualification (or actively working toward one) - Sound knowledge of regulations and Council financial policy and systems - Strong experience in financial planning, budgeting, monitoring or business partnering - Experience in financial modelling, risk identification and mitigation - Staff management experience - Excellent numeracy, communication and IT skills - The ability to work under pressure, manage tight deadlines and think creatively - Strong problem solving and negotiation skills Why Join Us? Working in Housing & Communities at Newport City Council means being part of a service that puts people first. You'll have the opportunity to: - Influence how vital support services are delivered across the city - Be part of a supportive, collaborative management team - Lead meaningful work that directly improves outcomes for vulnerable residents - Benefit from the Council's competitive employment package (Some additional hours may be required at key times, such as year end.) The recruitment timetable is as follows (could be subject to change): Monday 1 June 2026 closing date for applications Monday 8 June 2026 shortlisting by recruitment panel Tuesday 23 June 2026 & Wednesday 24 June 2025 interviews with shortlisted candidates Equal Opportunities We welcome applications from all backgrounds. We promote positive equality practices in line with the Council's Strategic Equality Plan. Interested? If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that shapes how vital support services are funded and delivered, we'd love to hear from you. Visit: www.newport.gov.uk for more information about working for Newport City Council and to apply. You can also contact Nigel Stannard (Housing Support Team Manager) if you need any further information about this post. nigel.stannard@newport.gov.uk We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role. Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for right to work. In applying for a vacancy, applicants should already have the right to work in the UK. Our values - Fairness for all, Making a difference, Being responsible, Working together Ein gwerthoedd - Ein Gwerthoedd, Tegwch i Bawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn Gyfrifol, Gweithio gyda'n gilydd