Working in the Commercial Management & Delivery service, the post holder will provide finance and performance support across a range of strategic contracts managed by the Council. The role will contribute to continuous improvements in delivery of the Service’s core objectives and will require the post holder to engage with suppliers on finance and performance related matters and offer support to the various teams in the service including Contract Management.
Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.
Cheshire West and Chester Council brings a fresh and energetic approach to providing top quality services for its many customers and communities. West Cheshire is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the finance and performance team in the Commercial Management. The role is primarily concerned with providing finance and performance assurance to the major contracts managed by the service and will require the post holder to engage with suppliers on finance and performance related matters
You will have responsibility for ensuring contract payments are made in line with the conditions of contract and in line with finance and contract procedure rules. A key part of the role is also concerned with the dynamic reporting of contractual performance information.
We are looking for a detail oriented, organised person with experience in performance management processes and reporting. You will need to be able to consistently meet deadlines and have strong working knowledge of IT systems such as Microsoft Excel and Unit ERP.
An ideal candidate for the role would be currently undertaking or interested in completing the Multiverse Data apprenticeship programme currently supported by Cheshire West and Chester Council.
The contractual work location for this role is listed above however you may be required to work from a range of work locations or sites within the Borough and may also be required to work from home, depending on the needs of the service.