Senior Finance Specialist (Full Time)
- Directorate
- Strategy & Resources
- Vacancy type
- Permanent full time
- Salary
- £46,372 - £51,527
- Closing date
- 24 March 2025
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Vacancy Number MDC001857
Grade of Post: I
Location: This role provides remote and flexible working as well as working within the Council Offices, subject to business need.
Description
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and skilled Senior Finance Specialist to lead the Council’s Service Finance Team. You will work closely with the Deputy Section 151 Officer to manage and report financial information from the Council's service areas.
Your role will focus on budget setting and budget management, including reporting, service support, business plan development, savings and transformation programmes, and acting as a 'critical friend' to Assistant Directors and Budget Managers. Understanding local government funding, including grants, fees & charges, and the Collection Fund, is essential.You will manage four direct reports in the budget monitoring team and report to the Deputy S151 Officer. We seek a dynamic, resilient individual with excellent communication skills, capable of working with minimal supervision, motivating your team, and performing well under pressure to meet tight deadlines. Your contributions will significantly impact the Council's overall work.
To excel in this role, you must, as a minimum, be studying towards an accountancy or leadership qualification and demonstrate in-depth knowledge and experience in local government finance. You must understand the relevant legislation and CIPFA regulations that guides a local authority finance team, as your expertise and experience will help the Council successfully achieve its goals.
About this role
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a forward-thinking local authority based in Maldon, an area renowned for its enviable quality of life and stunning countryside, yet within easy reach of London. We offer a professional work environment that emphasizes self-development, innovation, and collaborative working.
For an informal discussion about this position
For more information or an informal discussion, please contact Ben Cookson on 01621 732665 or email ben.cookson@maldon.gov.uk and read and download the job description.
To apply
If you would like to be considered for this role, we would love to hear from you. Please complete the online application form found here. We are unable to accept CVs.
Please note: All interview notifications will be sent via e-mail. Please ensure you provide an e-mail address so that we can make contact with you. If email is not suitable to you because of additional needs, please make us aware so we can support you through this process fairly on 01621 854477.
Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to all applications. Therefore, should you not hear from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful.