Senior Business and Finance Officer

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Ipswich is seeking a Senior Business and Finance Officer. You will lead the finance team in the Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, and Autism sector, ensuring timely payments and providing analytical reports. Ideal candidates will have leadership experience in financial management with tools such as Oracle Financials. The role is hybrid with a salary of £34,434 per annum, offering numerous benefits including annual leave and pension scheme.

Benefits

up to 29 days annual leave

membership of Local Government Pension Scheme

travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits

flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in financial management, ideally within adult social care.
• Ability to analyse financial data to produce insightful reports.
• Provide training and guidance on financial procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Business and Finance staff across the team.
• Ensure accurate and timely payments to care providers.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver service excellence.

Skills

strong leadership and analytical skills

experience in financial management

passion for public service

Tools

Oracle Financials

LAS (Liquidlogic Adults System)

Controcc

Job description

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Job Description

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: Endeavour House, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX - Hybrid
• Salary: £34,434 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Hours: 37 hours per week, flexible working options available
• Contract: Permanent

We're passionate about improving the future for our communities and the people who support them. If you are too, join us as a Senior Business and Finance Officer and make a meaningful impact in Adult Social Care.

In this pivotal role, you'll lead and support our Business and Finance Team within the Mental Health, Learning Disabilities and Autism service area. Your expertise will help shape the future of adult care services across Suffolk.

Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will lead and manage Business and Finance staff across the team, deputising for the Area Business Manager and providing support to senior leadership where needed. You will ensure accurate and timely payments to care providers, analyse financial data to produce insightful reports, and drive improvements by embedding robust financial processes and systems. Additionally, you'll provide training and guidance to staff on financial procedures, while collaborating with internal teams and external partners to deliver service excellence.

You will need:

• strong leadership and analytical skills
• experience in financial management, ideally within adult social care
• experience in Oracle Financials, LAS (Liquidlogic Adults System), and Controcc
• a passion for public service and commitment to continuous improvement.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (Word). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team

You'll be joining a supportive and forward-thinking team that's committed to delivering high-quality financial support to Adult Social Care. We work collaboratively, share knowledge, and take pride in the impact we make on people's lives. You will be based at Endeavour House, and we support hybrid working to help you balance your professional and personal life.

Empowering Everyone

We're big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We're always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.

For more information

Please contact Sharon Turner, Area Business Manager for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 01473 265623 or emailing [e-mail].

Alternatively, please contact Jane Thurkettle or Julia Matthew for a casual conversation. You can reach Jane by calling 01473 263179 or emailing [e-mail] and Julia by calling 01473 263177 or emailing [e-mail].

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (Word).

Step 2 - Click 'Apply Now' to start your online application.

Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template (Word).

1. Can you share an experience where you had to deputise for a manager or take on additional leadership responsibilities? How did you ensure continuity and effectiveness?
2. Can you provide an example of how you have delivered training or mentoring to staff? What approach did you take and how did you measure success?
3. Tell me about a time you worked collaboratively with others to achieve a common goal. What was your role and what was the outcome?

Step 4 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details).

Please note: Without a supporting statement and CV, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. If you would like an adjustment to this process due to a disability, please contact us at 03456 014412 or [e-mail].

Benefits

In return, you'll enjoy:

• up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
• membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
• performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
• training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
• a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
• diverse and active staff networks
• flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.