Senior Finance Officer

NHS; Enfield; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic local authority is seeking a Senior Finance Officer to support financial operations within the Adult & Children's Social Care sectors. The role involves budget management, providing technical advice, and improving financial support. The council offers a hybrid working arrangement and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Excellent pension through LGPS

Up to 32 days annual leave

Flexible remote and office-based working

Interest-free season ticket loan

Opportunities for career development

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and leisure discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance role within a local authority delivering high-quality services.
• Experience leading change and efficiency initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Supporting revenue budget setting and monitoring.
• Providing technical advice to aid decision-making.
• Liaising with internal departments for key information.

Skills

Communication

IT Skills

Proactivity

Education

CCAB or CIMA Accountancy Qualification

Job description

Enfield Council is a dynamic local authority driven by a clear vision to transform the borough, address inequality, and create opportunities for everyone who lives, works, and learns in Enfield.

A vacancy has arisen in the Finance Business Partnering team for a Senior Finance Officer to support the Council and Senior Management Team financially. Reporting to Finance Managers, this role will support Adult & Children's Social Care.

If you are a finance professional who enjoys engaging with big questions, welcomes new challenges, and is eager to learn new skills, we want to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting revenue budget setting, monitoring, and year-end processes within the Business Partnering team.
• Providing technical advice to budget holders and officers to aid decision-making.
• Presenting financial information clearly and exploring detailed understanding of services beyond just financials.
• Proactively seeking opportunities to improve financial support to the service.
• Liaising with internal departments and external stakeholders for key information.

A full or part CCAB or CIMA accountancy qualification is desirable.

Enfield offers a hybrid working arrangement, with staff expected to be in the office a couple of times per month.

About us

Enfield Council is a North London local authority with rich cultural diversity, heritage, proximity to central London, and open countryside. We seek innovative and forward-thinking staff to help us deliver excellent services and realize our vision of excellence.

Why it's great to work for Enfield Council

• Excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Up to 32 days annual leave, plus eight public holidays and an extra day at Christmas.
• Flexible remote and office-based working arrangements.
• Interest-free season ticket loan, repayable over three or ten months.
• Opportunities for career development and training.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential advice and counselling.
• Health and leisure discounts, tax-free bikes for work.

Job responsibilities

For the detailed Senior Finance Officer Job Description and Person Specification, please see the attachment.

For an informal discussion, contact Sophia Bogich at 020 81321 380.

If you experience access issues, contact Andrea Walkerdine at [e-mail] or 020 8132 1022.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once sufficient applications are received. Please submit your application promptly.

Your name or title will not be visible during shortlisting unless included in your CV or statement. We encourage addressing the essential and desirable criteria from the Job Description and Person Specification to be shortlisted.

We are committed to a diverse and talented workforce and promote a culture centered on customer service, collaboration, honesty, responsibility, and continuous learning. We welcome flexible working arrangements.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Experience

• Experience leading change and efficiency initiatives.
• Experience in a finance role within a local authority delivering high-quality services.
• Excellent communication skills, including working with senior stakeholders.
• Strong IT and technical skills.
• Proactive in developing skills and knowledge.