finance associate Liverpool, England
Job description
730034-6813-23201 30.8
Senior Finance Officer
Sefton, Bootle, Merseyside, Liverpool
Contract
£21.62 per hour PAYE or £27.31 per hour Limited paid via Umbrella Company Inside IR35
Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Finance Officer.
Responsible for assisting the Finance Manager (Capital and Treasury) in his/her overall responsibility for the provision of a high quality and comprehensive range of financial advice and support services to Elected Members, Directorates, Budget Holders and other clients.
Support the management of the functions and staff of the Section to develop solutions to financial issues raised by clients and adapt financial systems to provide information that is relevant to clients needs.
Provide financial information to Senior Managers and Heads of Service to ensure that they are able to effectively monitor and understand progress of the capital programme and treasury management policies and strategy.
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Support the Finance Manager in supervising and managing resources.
2. Support the Finance Manager in the creation of an environment where challenge of practice is regarded as the ‘norm’ within the parameters set out by the financial regulations.
3. Respond positively to the needs of the clients in the running of their financial affairs through information, training and advice.
4. Enable Budget Holders and Project Managers to fulfil their service delivery objectives effectively and efficiently in accordance with the Council’s Financial Frameworks or policies and procedures.
5. Produce annual budgetary and accounting information, in conjunction with service area staff, for incorporation into the Authority’s overall budget or programme.
6. Prepare financial reports in a clear and understandable format and with a level of detail that is meaningful and can be interpreted by clients when monitoring expenditure or forecasting future requirements.
7. Consider the overall financial wellbeing of budgets and highlight any issues of concern to Budget Holders and Project Managers in a timely manner in order that appropriate action can be taken.
8. Develop and maintain an up to date knowledge of accountancy matters generally and those specific service areas supported in particular.
9. Deputise for the Finance Manager (Capital and Treasury) as and when required.
Qualifications
1. Relevant Academic and/or Professional Qualification (e.g. CIPFA)
2. Appropriate Leadership/Business Qualification or equivalent experience/skills.
Experience (All appropriate to the level of the post)
1. A proven track record or ability of working effectively and in co-operation and partnership with a wide range of service partners and stakeholders.
2. A proven track record of successful finance experience within Local Government or a large complex organisation.
3. Evidence of advising and supporting financial and resource management, including project management.
4. Applying effective monitoring and control procedures speicifcally regarding:
i. the capital programme;
ii. treasury management
5. Experience of identifying value for money service outcomes.
6. The ability to work to strict deadlines and effectively with conflicting prioritites.
7. A successful track record of delivering outcomes through leading, motivating, managing and empowering teams and across professional boundaries.
PLEASE ONLY apply if you have the necessary skills, experience and expertise.
The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer.
If you don’t hear anything from us please take it that your application has not be successful on this occasion. For other opportunities please visit our website – colbernlimited co uk.
