Service Manager Finance

To be responsible for the operational and/or professional management of a service with defined service management responsibilities

• To ensure the Cabinet’s political vision and priorities are translated into delivery and its values are embedded at all levels of the service. • To assist with the planning and direction of the service area.

Principal Accountabilities:

1. To be accountable for the service performance and/or professional management of a service with defined management responsibilities and to establish clear business goals whilst ensuring it is delivering value for money and positive outcomes for people.
2. To contribute to meeting the Council’s priorities by ensuring the delivery of quality, consistent and value for money services through effective service and business planning, budget and performance management.
3. To contribute to meeting political and financial objectives by leading and encouraging the innovation of service delivery methods and improvements through active engagement with councillors, staff, trade unions, service users, communities, schools, partners, providers and businesses to improve outcomes.
4. To lead, develop and empower staff to support their personal achievement and contribution to the delivery of the Council’s and service objectives.
5. To contribute to the statutory functions of the service.
6. To represent the Council as may be required.
7. To carry out specific corporate roles and assignments and such other duties as appropriate in the role.

The candidates must have:

Experience

1. Track record of assisting in the leadership of a major service area that has delivered successful outcomes through collaboration, engagement and enablement of staff, service users and other stakeholders.
2. Evidence of playing a role in transforming the delivery of a service through strategic leadership, collaboration across services, partners and innovative change.
3. Experience of establishing, maintaining and leading a high performing outcomes focused team, developing staff potential and addressing underperformance and inefficiency.
4. Experience of providing financial advice and guidance to senior managers and elected Members on local government finance and projects.

Skills, knowledge and aptitude

1. Well-developed technical, professional and legislative knowledge and understanding of national policies, statutory requirements, relevant frameworks and accountabilities in relation to local government finance.
2. Able to work effectively in a political environment with a high degree of political awareness and sensitivity, providing clear professional advice and rationale.
3. Established networks of influence which can be harnessed to support the work of the Council.
4. CCAB qualification

Skills, knowledge and aptitude

1. Evidence of an open and collaborative style which values the contribution of others and motivates and enables them to achieve their potential and make a difference.
2. Able to analyse financial information and complex issues within a political environment utilising an evidence-based approach to understand the issues and work cooperatively to help service users meet their needs.
3. Able to be creative and innovative in delivering outcomes with a clear understanding of the values at the heart of how services and outcomes are delivered.
4. Excellent written and oral communication, presentation and critical influencing skills that can engage and facilitate collaborative working with a diverse range of audiences.
5. Personal and professional credibility with all stakeholders including service users and staff, partners, providers and elected members that inspire confidence in the Council.
6. Business acumen, and financial and risk management skills and a track record of transformation of services to deliver improved value for money and more efficient ways of delivering outcomes.
7. Application of financial strategy in order to meet local government budgetary challenges.

Special Requirements

Able to work whatever hours are reasonable and necessary.

Service manager level for the year-end period (say 3 or 4 months) but can be flexible re daily rate