Business and Financial Operations Manager - Grade 15 £53,607 - £55,620
Business and Financial Operations Manager – Young Croydon – Children Services – Croydon Council
Permanent – 36 hours per week
Job Purpose
The post holder will be expected to deliver professional intensive, targeted and high-quality financial and business advice to staff, colleagues, and partners. Responsibilities include leading and managing the performance of Business Support Officers and Direct Payment Officers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and reflection of practice that inspires staff to excel in their roles. The successful candidate will ensure that internal and external deadlines are met and maintain up-to-date technical knowledge while developing processes and procedures to ensure compliance with new requirements and legislation.
About You
An experienced Finance Manager / Accountant, qualified to degree level. It is essential for the successful candidate to be ATT qualified. You should have a good understanding of working in social care, knowledge of forecasting, financial planning, management, developing budgets, and monitoring spend.
Requirements
1. Knowledge and understanding of recent financial regulations and processes.
2. Ability to deliver training (or willingness to learn) programs that are essential parts of the financial process.
3. Experience of working in social care settings.
4. Exceptional ability to prioritize workloads, analyze information, and develop business relationships.
Benefits
You will be valued for your skills and expertise, supported by a team of experienced professionals, as well as the management at Croydon Council, one of the largest employers in the borough. We also offer:
1. Highly competitive compensation package
2. 29-31 days (grade equivalent) annual leave in addition to Bank Holidays and the option to purchase more
3. A pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 20%
4. Continuing Professional Development – genuine opportunities to grow, develop and specialize in your career
5. Investment into your wellbeing
6. Access to Employee Discount scheme with a range of programs (Cycle Benefit Scheme, GymFlex, Retail Discounts, and more)
7. Flexible & hybrid working arrangements where possible to support a healthy work-life balance
Full time 36 Hours
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Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Statement
Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.
Croydon Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check.
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