Finance Manager

Croydon Council; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 69,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Croydon Council is seeking a Finance Manager to lead financial planning for revenue and capital, support the Director of Finance and Head of Strategic Finance, and oversee a small team. This permanent, full-time role is based in Croydon with 36 hours per week and a salary range of £68,571–£71,055 per annum.

You will hold a CCAB/CIMA qualification or equivalent local government finance expertise and will be expected to deliver robust financial management advice to managers and schools, including

Qualifications

• Hold a CCAB/CIMA accountancy qualification or extensive knowledge and experience of local government finance.
• Evidence of managing key financial processes (budgeting, monitoring, closing of accounts, and completion of grant and statistical returns) for the Dedicated Schools Grant and Education General Fund services.
• Experience delivering financial management advice to managers and schools as part of a professional team.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Finance (Deputy S151 Officer) and Head of Strategic Finance, deputising when required.
• Oversee financial planning, monitoring and coordination of financial arrangements for revenue and capital finance.
• Lead a team of two Principal Accountants and an Accountant.

Education

CCAB/CIMA qualification

Job description

Job Description

Salary range: Grade 17 £68,571- £71,055 p.a. plus fantastic benefits

Contract: Permanent

Hours of work: 36 hours per week

Location: Croydon

Croydon Council has faced significant challenges in recent years in terms of its financial position. The financial challenge is steep, but the Government has noted our strong progress, with an Executive Mayor, Cabinet, Chief Executive and Corporate Management Team, who all share a commitment to the task ahead and putting Croydon's people first.

This is a very exciting time to join Croydon as we move from the recovery and improvement phases to the transformational phase of our journey to bring the Council back to financial sustainability.

Croydon is a fantastic place; a vital part of London's growth story with a strong identity in its own right and this is a rare chance to make genuine change in a place of great opportunity. What we do together over the next four years will help shape the future of one of London's most diverse and exciting boroughs.

As a Finance Manager, you will be supporting the Director of Finance (Deputy S151 Officer) and Head of Strategic Finance, deputising when required. You will have finance business partner responsibility for overseeing financial planning, monitoring and coordination of financial arrangements for both revenue and capital finance. You will also lead your team of two Principal Accountants and an Accountant.

To be suitable for the role you need to hold a CCAB/CIMA accountancy qualification or extensive knowledge and experience of local government finance. You should have evidence of successfully managing key financial processes (budgeting, monitoring, closing of accounts, and completion of grant and statistical returns) for the Dedicated Schools Grant and Education General Fund services, and have experience of working successfully as part of a professional team to deliver strong financial management advice to managers and schools.

About Us

Croydon Council's priorities

The Council balances its books, listens to residents, and delivers good sustainable services

• Get a grip on the finances and make the council financially sustainable
• Become a council which listens to, respects and works in partnership with Croydon's diverse communities and businesses
• Strengthen collaboration and joint working with partner organisations and the voluntary, community and faith sectors
• Ensure good governance is embedded and adopt best practice
• Develop our workforce to deliver in a manner that respects the diversity of our communities

Key business plan outcomes:

• Croydon is a place of opportunity for business, earning and learning
• Children and young people in Croydon have the chance to thrive, learn and fulfil their potential
• Croydon is a cleaner, safer and healthier place, a borough we're proud to call home
• People can lead healthier and independent lives for longer
• Croydon Council's new ways of working

Equal Opportunities Statement

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.

Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

The Successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check, if the role requires one.