Lewes (On-Site)
Permanent, Full time
£50,623 - £54,978 per annum
Full Time
Job introduction
About the role
Are you a finance professional and CCAB qualified accountant ready to take on a key financial planning role within a large and dynamic local authority?
We are seeking a Finance Manager to join our Financial Planning Team, co-ordinating and supporting the development of the Council’s Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP) and 10-year Capital Programme. This is an exciting time to join the Council, as we implement our new finance system and ready ourselves for proposed local government reforms.
If you have a strong background in financial planning and reporting and a passion for public service, we want to hear from you. You will have effective communication skills, a strategic mindset, and the ability to build strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders. If you are proactive, detail-orientated, and thrive in a flexible working environment, this could be the perfect role for you.
Join us and make a real impact in making the best use of our resources, ensuring the ongoing delivery of services to our residents.
To apply for this role please submit your CV and a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria as set out in the job description and person specification.
Interviews will take place in-person in County Hall, Lewes during May. If you are unavailable at this time, let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you.
With the opportunity to work flexibly, this role offers a perfect balance between leadership and hands-on involvement in the technical aspects of the role.
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Tom Alty, Deputy Chief Finance Officer at thomas.alty@eastsussex.gov.uk to request a MS Teams call or phone call.
For work that makes a difference
Additional information
Additional Information
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
Data provided as part of a job application will be processed in line with the privacy notice for job applicants.
Work Permits
We may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.
Reasonable adjustments
If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.
Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.
Equal Opportunities
East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.
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