F&C 490 - Finance Adviser

We are looking for a Finance Adviser to work in our Finance Strategy team, to assist in managing the Councils revenue and capital budgets, providing regular and accurate reports on performance and expected outturn positions. A key part of the job is to provide financial advice and support to operational colleagues in Resources.

As a key member of the Finance Strategy Team, the Finance Adviser will be expected to:

• Actively contribute to the development of the Council’s annual strategic budget setting processes
• Develop and prepare Resource business plans and budgets aligned to the approved annual strategic budget
• Ensure the accurate recording and control of all financial transactions in accordance with Financial Regulations
• Contribute to continuing development of effective financial management information
• Take a lead role in successful delivering the Council’s statutory financial accounts and other key statutory returns
• Work collaboratively with Executive Directors, Heads of Service and managers and other key stakeholders, providing appropriate financial advice and guidance to support service delivery and facilitate transformational change agenda
• Manage a team of staff providing finance support services

Applicants should be a qualified accountant, or equivalent relevant experience. CCAB or equivalent, preferably with experience in local government.

When completing the application process please ensure that you cover the following areas:

• Please provide details of your experience working in an accounting and financial management environment, explaining the role you undertook and the key tasks you performed that would be relevant to this position
• Please provide an example of a time when you coordinated the work of others. Please include an explanation of the process you undertook, how you managed the task and the coordination role, any lessons learned, and how this would make you a suitable candidate for this position
• Can you please provide detail of your experiences at work when you have encountered change, and explain how you managed that, and how you helped manage other team members (if appropriate).
• Can you please give an example of a time when you used your initiative to improve processes or make them more efficient, how you implemented the change and how you communicated the change to others (if appropriate

Hours: 35 hours per week

Vacancy: Permanent

Salary: Grade 4 level 5, £53,980.54 - £55,659.45

Please view the Finance Adviser job profile

Please note we do not accept CVs, any submitted will be disregarded. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.

Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address.

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

This post requires a Standard Disclosure.

Please refer to http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk for further information about the disclosure process and best practice.

Foreign Police Check

Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme

• Up to 33 days annual leave

• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)

• Occupational sick pay

• Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave, enhanced leave.

• Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.

• Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support).

The tasks and grade for this role are currently under review.