Finance Manager – Children’s and Schools
Job reference: #EJR012879
Date posted: 14/11/2024
Closing date: 05/12/2024
Job type: Full Time
Salary package: Competitive
Ealing is often referred to as the ‘Queen of the Suburbs’ because of its award-winning parks, green spaces, and a general ‘country in London’ feel. Ealing is also a culturally vibrant London Borough with thriving communities in the heart of West London, an enviable investment programme, served by a Council that is proactive, outcomes-focused, and ambitious about the future.
As a Finance Manager in our Children’s Finance team, you will work at the heart of the Council's financial affairs, closely with the Management Team to develop strategic, business, and financial plans that deliver best practice, sound financial governance, and value for money.
This post will deliver Finance Business Partnering support for the Children’s Directorate. You will lead the delivery of the monthly Finance Monitor to the Department Management Teams and Strategic Leadership Team, ensuring that the Council’s financial projections are robust. You will also support all operational aspects of our Finance function, including preparing our annual revenue budget, closing, supporting projects, and coordinating advice on complex legislation and regulations. Proactive contributions to the Budget, Budget Setting, and Closure process will be expected.
You will need to hold a CCAB/CIMA qualification and be a confident and articulate finance professional who understands and exemplifies effective relationship management, committed to supporting services to perform at their best, shaped by quality service delivery and customer outcomes. You will be adept at explaining complex financial issues to non-accountants.
Ealing is a great place to work, offering a range of employee benefits, including flexible working, pension, and a real opportunity to make a difference and progress your career.
Our offices are easily accessed, located in a lively eclectic town centre, close to the transport links of Ealing Broadway, which is only 14 minutes from central London on the Elizabeth Line. During the pandemic, we successfully delivered remote finance services and anticipate continuing to operate using a hybrid office environment for some time.
If you’re excited about what we’re offering and would like to know more, please contact Ruth Hodson at Hodsonr@ealing.gov.uk.
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