Finance Manager

Description

We are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all.

This role has a starting salary of £43,923 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week.

We are excited to be hiring a new Finance Manager to join our fantastic Childrens Business Support Finance Team. The team is based in Reigate and Woking. This challenging role is a new addition to our team & allows scope for change & improvement. You will manage a busy team to analyse their processes & develop new streamlined processes. We need a skilled communicator as there will be much involvement with other teams we work closely with or support.

This is a12-month fixed term contract/secondment opportunity.

Rewards and Benefits

• 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
• Option to buy up to 5 days of additional annual leave
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependants leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
• Flexible working around core hours where it does not compromise business needs.

About the Team

The team is busy, filled with employees who work tirelessly to support the SEN Service whilst helping to streamline and improve processes. We are on a journey of continual improvement, and we are looking for a likeminded individual to join us!

The Children, Schools and Families Directorate provides a range of highly specialist services to children and young people who are vulnerable, and/or have special educational needs including complex disabilities, or additional needs such as English as a second language.

About the Role 

As a Finance Manager, you will manage a team who provide co-ordinated and comprehensive financial support throughout the SEN Directorate in accordance with the County and Directorate Financial Procedures. In this role you will report to the Service Manager for Business Support Finance. You will need to be an expert in all processes and software used within your team - LIFT, EHM, EYES, LCS, Unit4, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Cisco, and Jabber.

This role supports the budget planning and monitoring activities for the SEN Directorate, working collaboratively with team members to provide a high quality and efficient finance services to support the Directorate's overall aim to improve outcomes for children. You will undertake line management of a team who carry out routine financial functions, playing a key role in the provision of a high quality and responsive finance service to operational teams and front-line staff. You will work to continuously apply improvements to increase customer satisfaction and work collaboratively to maintain a consistency of approach across the Directorate.

You will be solely responsible for the management, transformation and development of our processes and practices in this SEN Finance team. You will be working with the Business Support Finance Team, Corporate Finance and Commissioning, to look at ways to improve the service and this information will form the basis of a project plan to turn our service around and support the information coming from the operational SEN teams simultaneously.

 On a day-to-day basis, you will manage team huddles and meetings, daily issues and workflows. You will also support other team members in areas of high volumes of work. Each week, you will meet with the Service Manager to ensure that feedback, mentorship and appropriate actions for the team are allocated. You will attend monthly meetings to update the Senior Management Team regarding any new processes, procedures or tasks. 

Shortlisting Criteria

To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:

• A recognised financial or other academic relevant qualification.
• Financial knowledge and acumen.
• Experience in process mapping to identify areas for improvement.
• Management experience.
• Experience of working with multiple teams simultaneously.
• Project management experience.
• Ability to work quickly and effectively. 

Contact us
Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.

For an informal discussion please contact Kim Evans by e-mail at Kim.Evans@surreycc.gov.uk. 

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 17/03/2024 with interviews planned for 26/03/2024. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

Our Values

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Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey handbook also attached provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council. 

Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: 

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application 
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form 

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.