Salary: £71,193 - £82,275 per annum per annum plus £5,000 market supplement available for the right candidate (pro rata - only if part time). Pay award pending.
Grade I
Permanent
37 Hours per Week (please state if term-time). Hybrid working (a minimum of 2 days in the office)
Responsible to Assistant Director Strategic and Corporate Finance, Audit, Risk and Insurance Responsible Responsible for Finance Managers, Accountants, Finance Officer.
Job Purpose
To be responsible for the council's statutory financial accounts and annual report for all areas of council activity. To lead, manage and be accountable for the provision of the strategic finance and planning aspects of the Corporate and Strategic Finance Service ensuring that it continually meets the expectations and requirements of the business. To develop and implement strategies, policies and work practices to support an efficient and effective service that complies with corporate priorities, legal requirements and commercial aspirations. To represent and promote the Council at local, regional and national level working with other bodies to identify and adopt innovation and best practice. As a member of the council's senior management team, to contribute proactively to the collective leadership for the council, working collaboratively with Members, services across the council, partners and stakeholders to deliver the council's objectives and priorities. Lead by example in modelling and embedding the council's values and behaviours to help build a sustainable highly effective organisation and develop our reputation as a successful council delivering great value for its residents. Provide outstanding leadership and direction to the service, driving service transformation and ensuring excellent joint working with Members and other stakeholders
Advert Closing Date:
- Internal & External: 14/09/24
Interview Date: TBC
Key contact is Caroline May the Assistant Director of Finance and Deputy S151 -
Our vision - An ambitious and collaborative community which is proud of its heritage and excited by its diverse opportunities and future.
Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.
We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.
