Finance Team Manager

Are you ready to take on an exciting challenge and make a real impact? We are looking for a forward-thinking and innovative Finance Team Manager to join the Council's finance team during a period of change.

Following the implementation of the Unit 4 ERPx system in April 2023, we are committed to enhancing our financial management and processes, and we need your expertise to drive these improvements forward.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Reporting directly to the Head of Finance (Deputy S151 Officer), you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the annual budget.

• Budget Oversight: Oversee the budget monitoring process and ensure accurate reporting to Cabinet.

• Financial Planning: Lead the financial planning team with dynamic and positive leadership.

• Statutory Accounts: Manage the preparation of the statutory statement of accounts. What We're Looking For:

• CCAB qualified accountant. • Proven experience in financial management and budget setting in both revenue and capital accounting within local government.

• Knowledge of the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) would be advantageous

• 36.25 hrs per week with an annual salary of £50,788 - £54,929 (pay award pending) plus car allowance of £4,370 per annum

• Agile working scheme with a combination of home and office working

• 34 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 38 days after 5 years (full time equivalent)

• Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme with at least 25% employer's contribution

• Employee benefits programme' including payback on medical, dental and optical expenses

• Continued training and development opportunities

Interested...? Take a look at the job pack online or please feel free to get in touch with Anna Crouch (Head of Finance & Deputy S151 Officer) at [email protected] or call her on 01530 454492, and she will be happy to discuss this important and exciting role. You can apply for any of our posts online at https://www.nwleics.gov.uk/pages/jobs_and_careers

Applications must be made using the on-line application process. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job will be guaranteed an interview. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

This is an exciting time of change at NWLDC as we progress devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR). To learn more about what this means, visit: Devolution - North West Leicestershire District Council and email [email protected] if you have any questions. Closing Date: Sunday 15th June 2025