Finance Manager (Deputy S151 officer)

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Rugby; Hybrid; GBP 64,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Manager to lead its Financial Services function. This role offers a unique opportunity to act as the Deputy Section 151 Officer, driving efficiency and service transformation within a dynamic local government environment. You will play a crucial role in optimizing income opportunities and ensuring financial self-sufficiency. With a commitment to personal and professional development, this organization provides a supportive atmosphere where your contributions can lead to significant positive changes in the community. If you are an aspiring leader or an experienced professional, this is your chance to make a real impact.

Benefits

40 days leave

Generous Local Government Pension Scheme

Hybrid working up to 60%

Flexi time scheme

Annual leave purchase scheme

Learning and Development opportunities

Payment of professional subscription

Family Friendly Policies

Independent health & wellbeing support

Retail Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a strategic finance role within Local Government.
• Competent in financial management systems for budget reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Financial Services, promoting efficiency and value.
• Support the Chief Officer Finance & Performance in financial activities.

Skills

Strategic finance experience

Public Sector knowledge

Financial management systems

Local government accounting

Project management

Education

Fully qualified member of CCAB or CIMA

Job description

Finance Manager (Deputy S151 officer)

Up to £63,990 (including Market Supplement of £8,195 and Deputy S151 allowance of £2,990) (pay award pending)

Full time – 37 hours a week

Rugby Borough Council is dedicated to both Community and Colleague growth. With a focus on wellbeing and personal development, we offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create. Join an organisation committed to the success of one of the Country’s fastest-growing boroughs and the people who makeit thrive.

We have lots of exciting initiatives that are made possible thanks to our strong financial position. The Finance team plays a pivotal role, partnering across all areas of the organisation and working on a diverse range of projects.

About the role

We have a fantastic opportunity for you to join us as our Finance Manager to lead and manage our Financial Services function promoting efficiency, high performance, probity, and excellent value for money services.

In this role you will act as the Deputy Section 151 Officer, be the technical lead and support the delivery of our Transformation Agenda.

You’ll assist and report to the Chief Officer Finance & Performance in the operation and development of all financial activities of the Council, playing a crucial role in the delivery of service transformation, driving efficiency and productivity improvements and also the optimisation of income opportunities, to contribute towards the achievement of financial self-sufficiency.

About you

You could be an aspiring leader, who is looking to gain experience as a Deputy Section 151 or an experienced leader who is looking to lead and inspire a new team.

• Fully qualified member of one the five accountancy institutes in CCAB or CIMA
• Demonstrable experience in a strategic finance role in the Public Sector, preferably Local Government
• Understands the political structure and environment within Local Government
• Competent in the use of a financial management systems to produce budget reporting, annual accounts and financial statements in accordance with the CIPFA Accounting Code of Practice.
• Has sound knowledge and experience of local government accounting relating to relevant Accounting Codes of Practice, Statutory requirements and to grant regimes
• Is aware of current legislation including that relating to Housing Revenue Account, Capital Accounting and Treasury Management.
• An ability to innovate and lead in the transformation of service delivery. To include project management of cross-team initiatives.

Please see the attached Job Profile for a full list of role responsibilities and role requirements, ensuring that you reflect these in your application, including your Public Sector experience.

Benefits

• 40 days leave (including 8 Bank Holidays and 3 extra days normally applied at Christmas)
• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
• Hybrid working up to 60%
• Flexi time scheme
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Structured Induction Program
• Learning and Development opportunities including Future Leaders programmes
• Payment of a professional subscription for approved professionals
• Family Friendly Policies
• Independent Support for your health & wellbeing
• Generous compassionate leave
• Extra Benefits including Retail Discounts, Cycle to Work scheme and more