Finance Officer

Rochdale Council; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochdale Council is seeking a Finance Officer to join the Children's Services Finance Team on a temporary two-year contract. You will contribute to accurate financial information supporting statutory responsibilities, with an emphasis on budget monitoring, forecasting, and year-end closure.

Reporting to Senior Finance Officers, you will build relationships across the Council, provide financial advice and training to managers, and work flexibly to manage priorities while deputising when needed.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to stakeholders.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and year-end processes is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders across the Council.
• Support the monthly budget monitoring process, including staffing establishments and producing accurate financial information through complex Excel-based analysis.
• Assist with the closure of accounts, including preparing accruals, prepayments and reconciliations.
• Provide financial advice, guidance and training to managers and stakeholders.
• Prepare, review and verify financial records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Work flexibly to manage competing priorities and meet service requirements.
• Deputise for Senior Finance Officers when required.

Job description

Finance Officer (Temporary - 2 Years)

Children's Services Finance Team

About Us

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Finance Services following an internal promotion and secondment of the postholder. We are looking for a motivated and talented individual to join our Children's Services Finance Team on a temporary contract for two years.

Reporting to the Senior Finance Officers, you'll become part of a supportive and professional team that plays a vital role in delivering high-quality financial services across the Council.

About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their finance career within local government. The successful candidate will play a key role in providing accurate, insightful and robust financial information that supports the Council's statutory responsibilities and critical business functions. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects staff to share this commitment.

You'll be involved in a wide range of financial activities, including budget monitoring, forecasting and the year-end closure of accounts, working closely with colleagues across Children's Services.

Key Responsibilities

In this varied and rewarding role, you will:

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders across the Council.
• Support the monthly budget monitoring process, including maintaining staffing establishments and producing accurate financial information through complex Excel-based analysis.
• Assist with the closure of accounts, including preparing accruals, prepayments and reconciliations.
• Provide financial advice, guidance and training to managers and stakeholders.
• Prepare, review and verify financial records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Work flexibly to manage competing priorities and meet service requirements.
• Deputise for Senior Finance Officers when required.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking an individual with strong analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to communicate financial information clearly and confidently. Join us and help shape the financial future of Children's Services while developing your own career in a supportive and forward-thinking finance team. If you enjoy solving problems, building relationships and making a real difference through effective financial management, we'd love to hear from you.

Want to Know More?

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Joanne Iannidinardi on 01706 925504 or [e-mail] or Debra Wainwright on 01706 925502 or [e-mail]

For internal candidates approval for secondment should be obtained from your Service Director (or nominated representative) before applying for this post.

Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this role.

Supporting Documents

Finance Officer Role Profile job referenc 002638