Salary Grade LS2 £71,265 - £81,204 (Sept 2024 pay award pending implementation) Location: Headquarters, Northallerton with hybrid working arrangements ?
Permanent, Full time We are looking for a high performing and experienced senior finance professional who will provide leadership and direction to a team of Accountants and Finance staff across Management and Financial Accounting, Accounts payable and receivable and Treasury Management, ensuring a high-quality finance service is provided to colleagues across the force.
Working in partnership with senior leaders across the organisation, you will ensure the development and implementation of both revenue and capital financial plans which are aligned to the strategic priorities of the force.
As a member of the Finance leadership team, you will provide expert technical advice to colleagues and stakeholders across the force on viability and funding strategies.
Your role will be crucial to maintaining strong governance and compliance standards as well as ensuring forecasted performance and delivery of outcomes via KPIs are monitored closely.
A key distinction of this role is to deputise for the Head of Finance & Section 151 officer when required.
Required Skills & Experience You will have extensive financial management experience at both an operational and strategic level.
To succeed in this role, you will hold a Professional Accountancy Qualification and be a member of a professional CCAB body (CIPFA, ACA, ACCA) or CIMA.
You will have substantial Finance experience, knowledge and insight in the areas of Financial Planning, Control and Reporting as well as leading change management projects.
You will have excellent leadership and people skills, with a clear customer focus, as well as the ability to analyse complex financial information and communicate results and options clearly for decision making / solutions that drive organisational performance.
With highly developed networking, communication and influencing skills, you will have real strength in your ability to form effective working relationships at all levels, and the ability to influence a range of internal and external stakeholders As a result, we need an individual with excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to provide clear, balanced advice on strategic issues that achieve corporate and service objectives whilst improving financial sustainability.
Additional Information We, at North Yorkshire Police & North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service, value difference.
We have a positive action team who are dedicated to supporting you through your application and beyond.
If you feel you need any reasonable adjustments to help reach your potential, please contact our Positive Action Team.
?Closing Date for applications: 9am 13th November 24 Assessments will take place: 19th / 20th OR 21st November 24 ?
If you have questions or would like an informal discussion about the role before applying please contact Louise Branford-White, Chief Finance Officer Please note we are also advertising for a Finance Manager for North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service.
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