Job Category : Professional
Location :Powys County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £25.43
Key responsibility to lead and develop the delivery of improved finance business services to the council internal customers, to use business and emotional intelligence to support the council by influencing strategy and business outcomes.
PUBLIC SECTOR EXPERIENCE IS A MUST
1 Day per month in Office
initial 12 weeks - Projected 9 Month Engagement
Main Purpose of Post:
Oversee and coordinate a team to deliver an efficient and effective financial management service to budget holders that enables the council to deliver its financial objectives.
Principal Responsibilities:
1. Administer the preparation and coordination of both revenue and capital budgets and maintain systems and procedures for the effective financial operation of the Council to facilitate accurate budgetary management and forecasting.
2. Liaise with Budget holders and other stakeholders, offering financial information, advice, training and expertise to support them in managing their budgets, control costs and ensure compliance with financial regulations, legislation, new initiatives and other codes of practice.
3. Undertake the role of “valued partner” offering a professional independent viewpoint alongside expertise, challenge and empathy, all necessary to support the delivery of service business objectives and financial priorities
4. Participate in the year-end process to ensure the closure of accounts are completed within agreed timescales, supported by appropriate working papers in accordance with best practice and contributes to achieving a good external audit opinion.
5. Promote a culture of collaboration and a strong focus on customer service and satisfaction, whilst maintaining an independent viewpoint
6. Oversee and coordinate completion of financial reconciliations and appropriate forms to ensure the councils financial systems and controls are robust.
7. Ensure grants, government returns and claims etc are monitored, processed and completed accurately within timescales and maximum benefit is afforded to the council.
8. Provide pricing and unit cost information with intelligent, comparative and financial performance data to assist the council in its commissioning role.
9. Participate in the continual review of processes within the Business Partnering team to ensure that the service remains valued and adaptable to suit customer need.
10. Deliver a positive management approach to training, development, and the motivation of staff including objective setting, performance review and individual and team development, and assist in developing the appropriate culture of the organisation.
11. Ability to undertake and work on own initiative demonstrating flexibility, responsibility and effectiveness to produce ad hoc financial planning and costing exercises, using appraisals and other financial techniques to ensure best use of council’s resources.
Experience
Three years relevant experience within a public sector financial environment
Knowledge
Understand the mechanics and role of the Council and the wider public sector regime
Can demonstrate knowledge of relevant accounting standards and principles and codes of practice
Experience of implementing and embedding appropriate financial control mechanisms
Sound grasp of financial ledger systems and their mechanics, also microsoft packages
Regulation, Qualifications and Training
Full membership of CCAB body or currently at the final stages of training to gain the qualification.
Undertaking relevant CPD training and sets continuous goals for self development
Personal Qualities
Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team demonstrating problem solving skills and creativity
Ability to work creatively by responding to complex and technically demanding challenges
Demonstrable integrity, open, honest and inclusivity
Self aware, with understanding of ones strengths and limitations and clear on the impact of ones behaviours
Confident in decision making and assertive when ensuring stakeholders are engaged
Skills
Budgeting and accounting background with use of analytical and other financial techniques
Effective oral and written communication skills at all levels with the ability to engage and influence colleagues and customers
Ability to plan and prioritise effectively ensuring deadlines and targets are achieved
Excellent ICT skills
Staff management and development
Other Requirements
May be required to work evenings and flexibly
Full driving license and ability to travel around the County to meetings etc.
Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and working to the vision and values of the council
Ability to speak Welsh