Finance Manager - REQ05125

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF

This vacancy is internal and open to applications from employees of North Lanarkshire Council and Associated Employers* only. The "Apply now" button is not activated for this role. Please log into your MySelf account for further instructions on how to apply as an internal candidate.

*Fusion Assets, NLP LLP

NLC14: £56,820 - £62,135

As a critical function of the Council, Finance supports the delivery of the Council’s priority outcomes to meet the challenging needs of our communities. Responsible for the direct operational management and performance of a dedicated finance team, you will be a confident, enthusiastic, and self-motivated individual who exhibits a positive and professional disposition.

Reporting to a Business Finance Manager, as one of eight Finance Managers, you will be responsible for the management and performance of a team which provides a range of financial services to the Council, its services, and appropriate external bodies. You will manage the work of the team and provide advice, guidance, and support to council services, senior management, and elected members on financial policy, financial management and business planning matters, whilst ensuring best value and compliance with effective financial governance arrangements is maintained.

The role advertised is aligned to the Social Work and Whole Family Support functions of the Education and Families Service. Accordingly, whilst ensuring that core cyclical accounting activities are successfully and accurately completed, your main duties will include, but are not limited to, the implementation of the Council’s Revenue Resources Budget Strategy; supporting the preparation of the Council’s Medium Term Financial Plan; and supporting the Council’s annual budget setting arrangements. In addition, your finance team will support the preparation of the statutory accounts and other statutory returns of the Council, and associated bodies, in accordance with relevant legislative and statutory requirements. The postholder will also support the delivery of key council programmes and projects in advancing the achievement of The Plan for North Lanarkshire.

Suitable candidates must have a degree, full AAT qualification, or full membership of a recognised CCAB body (or equivalent). Candidates must also have substantial experience in an accountancy or financial management role, as well as experience of managing staff. In terms of core skills, key duties of the post require the ability to utilise online financial systems and modern software packages; evidence analytical, interpersonal, and technical accounting skills; and demonstrate an understanding of the Council’s wider financial environment and political structure. In addition, excellent communication, organisational, planning and delegation skills are also required coupled within the ability to demonstrate the achievement of building and supporting effective teams to maximise staff potential and development.

Due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate will be subject to a Level 2 check through Disclosure Scotland.

Working Pattern:

Monday - Thursday: 08:45am - 16:45pm

Friday: 08:45am - 16:15pm

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If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of benefits available to you, find out more at work well NL. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.

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*For all casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked in total recompense for annual leave, including public holidays. These rates will be indicated separately on your payslip. You will only be paid for the hours that you work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. This is one way North Lanarkshire is demonstrating our commitment to supporting Care-Experienced People.

The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live. The Fair Work Convention’s Framework defines Fair Work as work that offers effective voice, fulfilment, opportunity, respect and security. We believe Fair Work can boost creativity, realise untapped potential and increase productivity. To find out more click on the link.

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The following link contains our Easy Read documents which will help explain the process and what happens during the selection process: Easy Read – My NL

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