Finance Manager x3

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

Job summary

Croydon Council is seeking three Finance Managers to lead strategic financial planning and reporting. The roles are based in Croydon, with hybrid working options and a 36-hour week, offering a salary range of £68,571 to £71,055 and a comprehensive benefits package.

You will work with the Corporate Management Team to influence decisions, support financial sustainability, and ensure robust governance across services. Permanent, fixed-term or secondment arrangements apply.

Job description

Job Description

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

Contract: Permanent / Fixed Term /Secondment

Hours of work: 36 hours per week

Location: Croydon

Finance Manager x3

Croydon is one of London's most diverse, ambitious and dynamic boroughs. With a renewed focus on growth, regeneration, financial sustainability and delivering excellent services, we are looking for exceptional colleagues to help drive the next phase of our improvement.

In Strategic Finance, you will be at the centre of the organisation, working with the Corporate Management Team, Directors and Heads of Service to influence decision-making and ensure the council is well positioned to respond to the opportunities and challenges facing local government.

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.