Finance Manager

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Job Description

Salary range: Grade 17 (£66,378 - £68,784 p.a.) plus fantastic benefits
Contract: Permanent
Hours of work: 36 hours per week
Location: Croydon

To be responsible for leading a successful finance team to deliver the core financial management processes within their area(s). These may include some or all of the following:

• Budget setting at the Directorate and overall Council level, including the Council Tax setting cycle and associated Cabinet reports
• Production of the year-end financial accounts, the associated close down processes and preparing for and responding to external audit.
• Budget monitoring. This includes leading the team to challenge directorates/services on the best use of resources available and ensure compliance with the Council's corporate financial framework. It will also include providing high quality professional financial support and advice.

The role will oversee effective financial management to support delivery of the Council's vision, objectives and priorities as set out in the corporate plan and directorate plans within budget, making best use of resources available.

The post holder will act as a role model for their team, leading the way in producing high quality work.

The post holder will be expected to act as an effective line manager by:

• providing day to day management of their team

• providing regular feedback and coaching

• delegating work appropriately

The post holder will be expected to deputise for the Head of Strategic Finance, including dealing with Head of Finance, Directors, Executive Directors and Cabinet Members when required.

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About Us

Croydon Council's priorities

The Council balances its books, listens to residents, and delivers good sustainable services

• Get a grip on the finances and make the council financially sustainable
• Become a council which listens to, respects and works in partnership with Croydon's diverse communities and businesses
• Strengthen collaboration and joint working with partner organisations and the voluntary, community and faith sectors
• Ensure good governance is embedded and adopt best practice
• Develop our workforce to deliver in a manner that respects the diversity of our communities

Key business plan outcomes:

• Croydon is a place of opportunity for business, earning and learning
• Children and young people in Croydon have the chance to thrive, learn and fulfil their potential
• Croydon is a cleaner, safer and healthier place, a borough we're proud to call home
• People can lead healthier and independent lives for longer
• Croydon Council's new ways of working

Equal Opportunities 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, if the role requires one.