Senior Finance Officer

Blue Arrow; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Rochdale seeks a motivated Senior Finance Officer to oversee financial functions including budget setting and reporting. The ideal candidate has proven public sector experience, excellent analytical skills, and staff management capabilities. This full-time role offers a competitive hourly rate and contributes to strategic financial decision-making and accountability.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a finance role within a public sector or similar environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of financial regulations, procedures, and systems.
• Excellent analytical skills and proficiency in Excel and financial software.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and timely financial information for decision-making.
• Lead on financial processes including budget preparation and monitoring.
• Provide financial advice ensuring compliance with regulations.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budget preparation

Strong communication skills

Staff management

Excel proficiency

Education

Professional finance qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIPFA)

Tools

Financial software

Job description

Senior Finance Officer
Location: Rochdale, OL16
Salary: 18.26 per hour, paid weekly - every Friday!
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday - 37 hours per week

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Finance Officer to join a dynamic public sector finance team. This role is integral to the delivery of statutory and business-critical financial functions, including budget setting, monitoring, closure of accounts, and financial reporting. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting effective decision-making and ensuring robust financial systems and controls are in place.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver accurate and timely financial information to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Lead on financial processes including budget preparation, monitoring, and year-end accounts.
• Provide financial advice and support to service areas, ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
• Manage and develop staff within the finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Contribute to corporate initiatives and projects from a financial perspective.
• Ensure financial systems are secure, efficient, and effectively utilised.
• Liaise with external stakeholders including auditors, funding bodies, and partner organisations.
• Support the implementation of automation and streamlined processes to enhance service delivery.

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience in a finance role within a public sector or similar environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of financial regulations, procedures, and systems.
• Excellent analytical skills and proficiency in Excel and financial software.
• Ability to manage and develop staff, and work collaboratively across departments.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly.
• Commitment to public service values and continuous professional development.
• Proud of their work and its impact.
• Passionate about delivering high-quality financial services.
• Pioneering and Open to innovation and collaboration.

Desirable:

• Professional finance qualification (e.g., AAT, ACCA, CIPFA) or working towards one.
• Experience in preparing statutory accounts and financial returns.

If you are ready to take the next step in your finance career and contribute to a forward-thinking public sector organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and we will be in touch!

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