Stirling Council are currently seeking a dynamic, experienced Finance Team Leader to join our Finance team. As the Finance Team Leader for Corporate Accounting, you will help provide managerial, operational and strategic leadership for the team, develop and deliver key functional areas and support the Finance Business Partner in providing sound stewardship and effective financial management of the Council's resources. Key responsibilities will include annual accounts, asset register and capital, treasury management, VAT and financial systems.
The successful candidate will be a qualified Accountant, with post qualification experience and continued professional development in these key areas and will also be able to demonstrate experience of delivering professional financial support services, and experience of leading a team of finance staff at a senior level. Experience of Oracle Fusion would be advantageous. Working for a local authority is challenging but rewarding and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to be involved in a diverse range of activities and projects and will help drive the service forward at a time of significant change and transformation.
* 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service
* Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements. Our colleagues are encouraged to work flexibly as we know that busy lives don't always fit around a traditional working pattern, if you need flexibility to complete your role just let us know and we will do our upmost to help you to invest in your career with us while balancing other aspects of your life.
* Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached
* Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visit
* Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service
* Carers Leave
* Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave
* Access to Health & Wellbeing support
* Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Lift share Scheme
* Car Lease Scheme
* Technology Benefit Scheme