• The Finance Manager will play a key role in supporting the Council’s Finance & Resources Directorate.

• Reporting directly to the Group Finance Manager, this hybrid role is responsible for ensuring sound financial management across service areas, delivering high-quality financial advice, and contributing to the Council’s corporate objectives.

• The postholder will lead the Capital Finance Team and work closely with service managers to maintain robust financial controls, planning, and reporting.

• The role does not include direct line management responsibilities but involves the allocation and oversight of team workloads.

• Assist in managing the finance team, allocating work and monitoring performance and attendance.

• Provide timely and accurate financial advice to Directors, managers, and budget holders.

• Lead the preparation of revenue and capital budgets and ensure updates to the corporate financial system.

• Support year-end processes and statutory accounting requirements, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

• Complete financial returns and grant claims in line with funding body deadlines.

• Deliver budget monitoring reports, financial forecasts, and variance analysis.

• Prepare financial appraisals, cost projections, and input on service proposals.

• Promote innovative financial solutions and ensure audit recommendations are implemented.

• Participate in corporate working groups, deputise for the Group Finance Manager when required.

• Provide training to finance and non-finance staff as appropriate.

• Contribute to the Council’s corporate responsibilities including equality, social value, and sustainability.

• A recognised professional accounting qualification (CCAB or equivalent), or significant relevant experience.

• Strong working knowledge of financial systems and procedures.

• Experience in budget preparation, financial reporting, and final accounts.

• Proven ability to communicate complex financial information to non-finance managers.

• Demonstrated ability to analyse financial data and provide insight for decision-making.

• High level of computer literacy and ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines.

• Experience of working independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary environment.

• Continued professional development (CPD) and commitment to learning.

• Experience in managing local government finance and knowledge of future developments.

• Familiarity with government returns, grant claims, and budgetary control reporting.

• Hybrid working arrangements.

• The closing date: 21/05/2025 @15:00.