Finance Manager - Financial Reporting

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Job Description

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Finance Manager - Financial Reporting

Reporting into the Head of Financial Strategy and Planning, this role will play a key part in modelling and tracking our Medium Term Financial Strategy. The role is pivotal in terms of budget strategy, and holds several financial models to inform our position, tying this back to our present and future capital direction requirement as we move towards financial recovery. The postholder also has responsibility for financial returns, including the Revenue Outturn and Revenue Actual returns.

Finance Manager - Treasury

Reporting into the Head of Financial Strategy and Planning, this role is responsible for the delivery of our Treasury Management Strategy. The main function is to deliver effective and robust daily treasury management and planning, and provision of regular updates and reports to the s151 and Deputy s151. The role is also responsible for oversight of the collection fund and taxation. The treasury function is a vital component of our financial management in terms of our cash flow requirement to inform our funding model.

Finance Manager - Financial Reporting

Reporting into the Chief Accountant, this is a financial accountant role supporting the Chief Accountant with the closure of accounts and notes to the accounts. The postholder is responsible for technical updates and audit preparation, including working with external auditors and responding to their queries. The role involves a lot of analysis and solving queries, particularly related to our divestments and the correct accounting treatment.

The salary for the roles is £50,511 to £58,266 per annum (grade G) pay award pending

The roles are offered on a permanent basis, part time or job share applicants are welcomed.

Full time hours are 37 Hours per week. Hybrid working is in place.

About the Team

Thurrock Council's Finance team play a vital part in driving transformative change that is underpinned by solid financial management. We are seeking new team members to join us as key players in our change and improvement journey. Although the Council has faced huge challenges it has a developed recovery and improvement plan, which is delivering real impacts as we move towards financial sustainability. Although there is still a long way to go, we are transforming the way we deliver services with £8.3m MTFS savings delivered in full during 2023/24, and £20m 2024/25 MTFS savings being on track to be delivered. The commitment and hard work of officers and members is beginning to make a real positive impact. The team are working alongside DLUHC appointed Commissioners to deliver the improvements required. These roles give an opportunity to be part of a team that will help re-build the Council and its finances, and give real experience of rebuilding a local authority that is in intervention.

As part of the overall Finance Team, the Strategic and Corporate Finance team are crucial to enabling the Council deliver on its ambitious new plans. Whilst we recognise there is still a lot to be done to re-establish Thurrock in terms of financial stability, this is an exciting time to join and to contribute to our recovery. We intend to create a legacy that we can all be proud of.

What you'll have:

• Full CCAB accounting qualification
• Demonstrable commitment to continuous professional development
• Substantial financial management experience at a management level
• Experience of leading teams of professional accountancy staff
• Authoritative knowledge of relevant work areas, and a well-developed knowledge of working in a complex organisation
• A sound understanding of local government finance with relevant experience (or strong demonstrable transferable experience)

What you'll get:

- Opportunity to shape the finance function at Thurrock in a leading management role

- Experience of working at a local authority under intervention

- To play a key part in our recovery as we move towards financial sustainability

- The chance to leave a successful legacy both within the Council and local community

- Opportunity to shape the culture of the organisation working withing a supportive team

- A role that will truly challenge you and that will fulfil your own ambitions

Our Offer to you:

Thurrock is a fantastic place to work offering a supportive place to grow and develop your career with a real opportunity for your input to be valued and heard. Ambition and innovation will be required now more than ever as we shape our future direction. You'll join a friendly and collaborative environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

Alongside a competitive salary, there are a range of great benefits including:

• Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year + Bank holidays - rising to 30 days after 5 years' service.
• Fantastic defined benefits pension scheme - Home | Essex Pension Fund
• Flexible / hybrid working opportunities to promote work-life balance
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Our commitment to equality and diversity through a range of employee networks

How to apply:

To find out about this role, please complete an application. CVs may be sent as supplementary information.

Please note a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for this post.

Please specify which of the three positions you are applying for in your application.

Advert Closing Date:

• Redeployment Only: 5th September 2024
• Internal & External: 29th September 2024

Interview Date: TBC

Contact Caroline May, Assistant Director Strategic & Corporate Finance, for any additional questions or information about this role or for an informal discussion: Caroline.May@Thurrock.gov.uk

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About Us

Why Thurrock?

Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.

Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.

This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.

Our location

Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.

We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.

Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.

Staff benefits

We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.

Further information can be found here Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.

We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.

For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council