Job Description
This position is open to internal candidates only. Any applications received from external candidates will not be considered and will be automatically rejected.
About Finance
We are committed to delivering for our residents by supporting our service areas to make sound financial decisions and utilising our resources in a sustainable way to ensure the high-quality services offered in Barnet can be maintained.
We do this by hiring talented customer focused staff, investing in continuous development and creating a culture that empowers our people. We believe by doing this our staff will ultimately support residents by being sound financial stewards, create value to customers as trusted advisors and lead in continuous improvement within the department and wider Council. Finance in Barnet is diverse department includes Business Partnering, Exchequer, Treasury and Pensions, Major Projects to name a few.
About the role
As a member of the senior finance management team, work with Members and senior officers to develop the vision and values for the London Borough of Barnet and to be responsible for the delivery of that vision through sound financial management in the Council, particularly through delivery of the corporate plan and financial strategy.
As a senior finance manager you are expected to be a professional lead within your respective area of finance, provide expertise and high quality financial services to senior stakeholders, proactively contribute to the achievement of the finance services vision, and contribute towards an innovative, high performance and continuous improvement culture.
This role helps discharge Section 151 responsibilities, and will lead by example, striving to help build a sustainable, highly effective service that delivers exceptional value for its residents through leadership on financial stewardship, insight and innovation.
Provide outstanding leadership and direction to the service, driving service transformation and ensuring excellent joint working with Members, senior officers and other stakeholders.
About you
- You will be a full member of CCAB, (preferably CIPFA), CFA, or ACT with significant post qualification experience.
- You will be able to demonstrate strategic management experience, including translating organisational drivers into strategic objectives, longer term plans, new ways of working and specific outcomes, for a service in a large public sector organisation (preferably local government).
- You will show a robust understanding of the major issues facing local government, including the national policy context, requirements and future direction for relevant service areas.
- You will demonstrate a proven ability to drive through and deliver effective performance management within own organisation.
- You will be able to demonstrate experience in persuading a wide range of stakeholders to work together, encouraging an organisational focus on the needs of the community.
- You will demonstrate an ability to think critically, apply innovative and creative thinking to address complex service challenges.
- You will show experience advising on and preparing business cases for investment decisions including the ability to apply options appraisals and evaluation techniques.
What we offer
- 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays.
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents.
- Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time.
- A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more.
- Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership.
- Excellent training and development opportunities.
- Employee well-being training programs including confidential employee assistance.
How to apply
Read the job description and person specification before clicking Apply to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact the Hiring Manager, dean.langsdon@barnet.gov.uk.
Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
To deliver Barnet Councils commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our equality statement.
Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time, compressed hours, and remote working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We cant promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.
Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply.
All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed.
Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.
Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application, as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted.
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