Service Lead – Financial Management

ACCA Careers; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 73,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking local authority as a Service Lead for Financial Management. You will lead a dedicated team, ensuring effective management of financial services. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact while enjoying excellent employment benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Generous Local Government pension scheme

Family friendly policies

Wellbeing Programme

30 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in financial management within a local authority.
• Proven track record of leading and managing teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Lead and motivate a team to deliver high-quality financial services.
• Oversee the operation of revenues and benefits service.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Relevant Financial Management Certification

Job description

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Service Lead – Financial Management

From £73,294 to £79,974, per annum (Grade N)

West Berkshire Council

Service Lead – Financial Management

From £73,294 to £79,974, per annum (Grade N)

Are you an experienced and dynamic leader in financial management and service delivery, looking for an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within a forward-thinking local authority?

West Berkshire Council is seeking a Service Lead for Financial Management, to join our Finance and Property Service, reporting to the Service Director Finance, Property & Procurement.

The Role

As the Service Lead for Financial Management, Revenues & Benefits, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the effective management and delivery of financial services across the Council. You will be responsible for leading a team of dedicated professionals, overseeing the financial management of key services including revenues, benefits, and payroll.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
• Leading and motivating a team to deliver high-quality financial services
• Providing expert financial advice and guidance to service leads and senior managers
• Overseeing the operation of the revenues and benefits service, ensuring compliance with legislation and delivering excellent customer service
• Managing external relationships with HMRC and other relevant organisations
  
  

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:

• Extensive experience in financial management within a local authority or similar environment
• A proven track record of leading and managing teams to deliver high-quality services
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and advise at all levels
• In-depth knowledge of financial legislation, regulations, and best practices
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
  
  

West Berkshire Council Offer Excellent Employment Benefits Such As

• Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-19.00
• Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
• Generous Local Government pension scheme
• Family friendly policies
• A range of local discounts
• Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
• You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 30 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.
  
  

Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Join us at West Berkshire Council and make a positive impact in our community while advancing your career.

Equal Opportunities

The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

For more information and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button below.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Accounting

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