Finance Manager Wigston Magna, England
Job description
Oadby and Wigston Borough Council
Recruitment Advertisement
POSITION
Finance Manager
CONTRACT TYPE
Permanent
PART TIME/FULL TIME
Full Time
BAND AND SCALE POINT
Band 11 SCP 41 – 43 (Pay Award Pending)
SALARY PER ANNUM
£47,573 - £49,590
SERVICE AREA
Finance
Brief Overview
Oadby & Wigston Borough Council are currently looking to recruit a Finance Manager to come and be part of a hardworking, driven team, who have a real passion for what they do.
The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and a positive individual who is wishing to broaden their horizons and gain new experiences. You will be required to make a significant contribution to a like-minded and progressive team in what will be an exciting and innovative year for the section.
Reporting to the Head of Finance you will be responsible for leading, developing and motivating the finance team. The successful applicant will be a fully CCAB qualified accountant able to demonstrate a wide range of local government financial experience.
We are looking for someone who
- Is a strong people manager, who has the ability to lead and grow a team
- Has experience in leading on, and compiling the statutory yearend financial statement. (You may not have produced all aspects of the accounts before, but would have contributed a significant aspect towards it)
- Has a good understanding around capital and the sources of funding for a HRA and General Fund capital programme
- Has prior technical knowledge about balance sheet, reserves, provisions, bad debts, write offs, grants and CIPFA accounting rules and has been involved with dealing with External auditors.
- Knows a typical council budget setting process and how to produce a council budget including the funding elements, Council Tax, NNDR (Non- Domestic Rates), Government grants, Reserves, Other income sources.
- Has experience of budget monitoring, yearend procedures creditors, debtors, accruals etc.
- Has the ability to write committee reports relating to financial matters and be capable of presenting them to members
The chosen applicant will promote and maintain a culture which places customers first and aims to deliver a high standard of service in accordance with the Council’s Corporate Priorities and Vision and Values. You can find the full Job Description & Personal Spec on oadby-wigston borough councils career site.
We have an agile working culture which enables employees to work from home and flexibly to be able to balance the needs of their role and organisational requirements with their personal circumstances.
Oadby and Wigston is a great place to live, work and visit and our council is a great organisation to work for, with a great culture, we offer a competitive salary and employee benefits package. We empower our employees to be creative in how we deliver our services, and this delivers fantastic outcomes for residents, businesses, partners and visitors alike.
To apply for this role you must complete our online application form https://myaccount.oadby-wigston.gov.uk/service/OWBC_Job_Application_Form (CV’s will not be accepted)
If you have not heard from us within 14 days of your application, please assume on this occasion your application has not been successful. Feedback will not be given at this stage of the recruitment process.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: May 19th 2023
JOB CONTEXT:
As an integral member of the Finance Department, to assist in providing comprehensive financial and accountancy services to support the Authority corporately.
To occasionally deputise for the Head of Finance when required.
Successfully manage change within the Finance service, building and maintaining enthusiastic and committed teams.
Act as a key advisor on finance matters to the Council, its members and officers.
Promote and maintain a culture which places customers first and aims to deliver a high standard of service in accordance with the Council’s Corporate Priorities and Vision and Values.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ensure effective management of all input to financial systems and the control, verification, and processing of all financial transactions and those financial reports meet the needs of budget holders and customers, providing information in a user friendly and appropriate manner for the purposes required.
To post holder may occasionally be required to deputise for the Head of Finance.
Compile the statutory year-end financial statements.
Ensure government returns for finance and revenues and benefits are completed accurately and returned in a timely manner.
To manage the Income Management Team, maximising the income collected by the Council from customers.
Ensure proper arrangements are in place for providing professional advice and support to internal and external customers. This includes advising the Councils’ senior management team, service managers and elected members on financial matters.
Compile the yearly revenue and capital budgets of the Council for all funds.
Assist in the provision of timely and accurate information to other Officers and Members of the Council for the purposes of budgetary control.
Promote effective resource management that delivers the Councils’ priorities within budget through the pursuit of innovative and flexible working methods.
Treasury management including the administration of leasing requirements.
Responsibility for preparing the Council’s risk strategy in liaison with the Council’s insurers and ensure the Council’s has sufficient insurance provision.
Undertake special projects as directed by Head of Finance.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR RESOURCES:
1. The post holder is responsible for the management of permanent and temporary staff.
2. The post holder will be required to ensure that any data systems under his/her control are kept secure and properly managed.
KEY FUNCTIONAL LINKS WITH:
Internal: Allemployees of the Council
External: Liaison with external auditors of the Authority regarding financial matters. Customers of the Council, other public bodies and local authorities, outside organisations in the voluntary and private sector.
WORKING CONDITIONS & ENVIRONMENT
Currently, the post is situated within the Main Council Offices at Station Road, Wigston although the Council will be moving to Brocks Hill in Oadby during 2023. The Authority operates an agile working policy which gives staff flexibility over locations and when hours are worked, as agreed with their Line Manager. Further, you may be required to work from other sites and places within the Borough where your professional attendance is required.
The post holder may be required on occasion to work outside normal working hours to attend meetings or other occasions when your professional attendance is required.
The post is designated a casual car user allowance.
The Council will pay your subscription fee to one professional organisation annually.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
This job description outlines the main duties of the post but does not exclude other duties, which may be undertaken to ensure the efficient operation of the department. Other duties required will be consistent with those listed above and appropriate to the title and grade of the post.
Ensure equality of opportunity for all people, in service provision and in employment, and to work in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with the Council’s Equality Agenda pursuant to the Equality Act 2010.
Comply with the provisions of the Data Protection Act 1998, the Computer Misuse Act 1990, Human Rights Act and the Freedom of Information Act 2000, or any amendment or any statutory re-enactment thereof at all times.
To take all necessary steps in order to ensure that information acquired through their employment or contained within the Council is kept confidential.
This job description is a record as at the date below. Any changes to the job description will be carried out in consultation with the post holder, who will be expected to participate fully in such discussions. It is the Council’s aim to reach a mutual agreement to reasonable changes but if this is not possible the Council reserves the right to implement reasonable changes to the job description after consultation with the post holder.
Carry out all duties outlined above in accordance with all Council Policies and procedures in particular:-
To carry out any additional duties (as and when required) outside of the post holder’s duties to assist the Council in the operation and promotion of its business.
Qualifications and Processional or Vocational qualifications
Essential
Fully qualified CCAB accountant and member of one of the major accounting bodies
Desirable
Educated to degree level or equivalent
Management Qualification
Relevant experience and knowledge
Essential
Detailed working and up to date knowledge of current legislation relating to Local Authority Accounting, including IFRS and CIPFA Codes of Practice.
Significant experience undertaken in a finance position within Local Government or related sector.
Compiling the statutory year end financial statement
Working knowledge of windows based software and finance systems.
Excellent report writing and presentation skills via use of PowerPoint.
Detailed knowledge of Capital accounting and Financing
Detailed knowledge of Treasury Management Code of Practice, including Prudential Code
Desirable
Knowledge of Insurance Frameworks
Knowledge of Risk Management Practices
Skills and Abilities
Essential
Excellent interpersonal skills to ensure effective relationships can be built with Members and senior officers
The ability to communicate effectively with Members and senior officers and ability to articulate complex financial issues both orally and in writing
Ability to manage and motivate staff to ensure key objective and targets are met
High level of written and numerical skills
Ability to provide advice and recommendations taking into account political sensitivities
Ability to find creative solutions to ensure that the Council meets its priorities and statutory requirements.
Ability to work to tight deadlines and meet conflicting demands
Effective presentation skills in front of Members and officers
Ability to co-ordinate a wide range of conflicting service priorities and deliver high quality services
Experience of annual closure of accounts
Experience of annual budget process, including Council Tax setting
Experience of making financial decisions which may commit the Council to a particular direction.
Experience of managing complex financial projects
Experience of managing staff in a financial environment.
Experience of working with senior staff
Ability to write reports and present to Members at Committee and to the Senior Management Team
Attitude and Motivation
Essential
A good communicator with people of all levels both internal and external to the organisation;
An open, honest and outgoing personality with a can do attitude
Proactive and highly self-motivated
Team player and also able to work alone
Committed to business success
Flexible and Creative
Committed to CPD and personal development
Positive and solutions-focused
High level of integrity
Customer focused
Other
Essential
Willing and able to work outside normal office hours as required
Able to build and maintain positive working relationships
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £47,573.00-£49,590.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexitime
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Wigston
