The Fire and Rescue Service in Nottinghamshire is looking for an Assistant Head of Finance to join them and play a pivotal role in the day-to-day management of our Finance Department.
Assistant Head of Finance Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 8PP
- Full time (37 hours, Monday – Friday)
- Permanent position
- Grade 9 - £54,697 - £60,182 per annum
Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK
The successful candidate will be at the heart of the Finance Team, deputising for the Head of Finance, reporting to the Chief Fire Officer, and contributing directly to the strategic objectives of the Service.
This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned finance professional to make a real difference in the community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the purchase, sales ledger, treasury management, budget setting, budget monitoring, year-end (Statement of Accounts), internal and external audits, and other finance functions
- Prepare the three-year revenue and ten-year capital budget
- Calculate the Authority's statutory precept and prepare data for the local authority and the annual precept leaflet
- Oversee the final accounts closedown at year-end, ensuring compliance with statutory deadlines and CIPFA Accounting Code of Practice
- Manage the Authority's capital financing budgets, working with principal officers to ensure affordability and achievement of corporate objectives
- Provide financial advice and support to the Authority's budget holders and managers
- Directly line manage posts within the Finance team
Experience/Qualifications:
- Relevant accounting experience in a senior financial position, ideally, in a local government organisation
- Experience in management and the ability to lead a department through change
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to deliver presentations and training courses on financial issues to a variety of audiences
- Information technology skills, including advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, Access and the ability to use a financial management system
- Detailed knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), accounting regulations and CIPFA financial accounting practice
- Qualified CCAB accountant
Why them?
- Agile Working – They are very proud to offer employees the ability to mix office working with working from home to provide flexibility to help with your work life balance
- Flexibility – They are family friendly and are open to considering different working patterns which help you provide a better service to the community while supporting your home life. They also support part time working
- Annual Leave - 24 days of annual leave with an extra three concessionary days, plus bank holidays and a Christmas concessionary day
- Pension – Access to a public service defined benefit pension scheme
- Health and Wellbeing - As a Service, they provide a wide range of Health and Wellbeing support to all their employees which includes access to a Bupa cashback scheme, an Employee Assistance Programme, and a dedicated Occupational Health team who are there to support you Also, all employees receive free access to an on-site gym
- Blue Light Card – working for an emergency service you will have the ability to apply for a Blue Light Card which enables discounts on shopping and eating out
- Development – You will have access to both formal and informal professional development opportunities which will help you advance your career
If you feel you have the skills and experience we are looking for and want to play an integral part in keeping Nottinghamshire communities safe, then they look forward to hearing from you!
How to apply for the role:
If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click "apply" today and you will be directed to the company website where you will be able to submit an application form.
You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.
Closing date: Sunday 25th August
Interview date: Friday 9th September
Our client is proud to be an equal opportunity' and ‘Disability Confident' employer, and they are committed to increasing the diversity of their workforce. They welcome applications from all parts of their communities and particularly those who are currently under-represented in their workforce.
Our client is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children, young people and adults at risk of abuse and or neglect and operates a safer recruitment process.
The successful candidate will be subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service check and a Police Vetting check. Applicants must have had 3 years continuous residency in the UK to be eligible for a Police Vetting check.
Please note that CVs will not be accepted in place of application forms.
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Other suitable skills and experience include Assistant Head of Finance, Finance Manager, Senior Financial Analyst, Head of Financial Planning, Financial Controller, Chief Accountant, Director of Finance, Financial Operations Manager, Corporate Finance Manager, Financial Strategy Manager.