Blue Arrow
Purpose of the job
To provide financial advice and guidance to managers to improve business performance and the delivery of the corporate vision, priorities & values. To take a proactive approach in managing and delivering timely financial and management accounting services including budgeting, medium- and long-term financial planning, project support, forecasting, in-year financial reporting (including the closure of the annual accounts) and control. Be an integral member of the finance management team, identifying, developing & supporting opportunities and initiatives to transform the delivery of financial services across the council including debt management and governance. Provide a key consultative role in the strategic & operational development of wide-ranging services, drawing on the post holder's specialist expertise and provide confident & clear management to ensure the successful delivery of agreed objectives.
Key job outcomes/accountabilities
To identify, develop and support opportunities and initiatives to transform the delivery of financial services across the council.
Assist in the preparation of information for officers, elected members and the public in relation to financial issues & collaborate with external partners and agencies as required.
To progress all the key internal & external financial documents for your respective area of the portfolio; in accordance with council procedures & delegated level of financial authority, having regard to recommended & mandatory professional accounting practices.
Undertake appropriate development work as required in response to changing financial regimes, new government legislation & initiatives and to determine the financial implications of policy changes/decisions.
Manage & motivate staff assigned to the post, ensuring robust management and supervisory practices are undertaken, learning & development proactively supported and to provide coaching and mentoring as appropriate.
To be part of the finance management team, collectively finding solutions to ensure all matters arising are addressed satisfactorily and actions agreed to address any issues.
The role holds management responsibility for at least 3 staff.
Apply today!
Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.
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Key job outcomes/accountabilities
To identify, develop and support opportunities and initiatives to transform the delivery of financial services across the council.
Assist in the preparation of information for officers, elected members and the public in relation to financial issues & collaborate with external partners and agencies as required.
To progress all the key internal & external financial documents for your respective area of the portfolio; in accordance with council procedures & delegated level of financial authority, having regard to recommended & mandatory professional accounting practices.
Undertake appropriate development work as required in response to changing financial regimes, new government legislation & initiatives and to determine the financial implications of policy changes/decisions.
Manage & motivate staff assigned to the post, ensuring robust management and supervisory practices are undertaken, learning & development proactively supported and to provide coaching and mentoring as appropriate.
To be part of the finance management team, collectively finding solutions to ensure all matters arising are addressed satisfactorily and actions agreed to address any issues.
The role holds management responsibility for at least 3 staff.
Apply today!
Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.
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