Finance Manager

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service; Llantrisant; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market supplement

Job summary

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service is seeking a Finance Manager to lead the high performing finance team, uphold service values and report to the Head of Finance, Procurement & Property. The post requires strong technical knowledge, strategic thinking and engaging leadership.

You will work with the senior leadership team, Commissioners and partner organisations across Wales, with a market supplement possibility for exceptional candidates and a salary band of £51,356–£52,413 per annum.

Qualifications

• CCAB membership and professional credential required.
• Strong leadership with experience in finance leadership.
• Excellent communication and networking skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the high-performing finance team and oversee financial reporting.
• Provide strategic leadership to support the senior leadership team and Commissioners.
• Collaborate with Welsh Government and partner organisations.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial planning and treasury management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Networking

Education

CCAB member (professional)

Job description

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service are seeking to appoint a Finance Manager that will uphold the Service’s values of being professional, caring, respectful, dedicated, trustworthy, dynamic, disciplined and resilient. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an enthusiastic and innovative approach to the leadership of the Services’, high performing finance team and will report directly to the Head of Finance, Procurement & Property.

This will be an opportunity for the successful candidate to enhance the culture and values of South Wales Fire and Rescue Service by providing leadership at senior middle management level and develop next level insights and expertise as a deputy Treasurer.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate strong technical knowledge, planning and people skills. Excellent communication and networking skills will be key to supporting the senior leadership team and Commissioners of South Wales Fire and Rescue Service and to work in collaboration with other Fire and Rescue Services, Welsh Government and partner organisations. We are looking for an individual with a range of experience in the field of finance who can lead optimistically, in a challenging and changing environment. In recognition of the competitive job market, an additional market supplement of up to £8,236 may be available for exceptional candidates, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications. This will be discussed as part of the selection process.

The successful candidate is expected to be a professional member of one of the recognised Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies (CCAB) and possess comprehensive expertise in the areas of;

• Accounting closure process and preparation of financial statements
• Management accounting techniques and reporting
• Capital accounting and treasury management
• Salary: £51,356 - £52,413 per annum (pending pay award), a market supplement is available to exceptional candidates
• Hours of Work: 37