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Finance Manager - Financial Reporting

Thurrock Council

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Thurrock (Hybrid)

Permanent, Full time, Part time, Job share

Basic DBS check required

£50,511 to £58,266 per annum (grade G) pay award pending

36 hours per week


About Us

Thurrock Council is going through a transformative time. We are moving towards financial sustainability and modernising our approaches, whilst we continue to provide vital services for our residents. A key part of our recovery is ensuring we have the right skills within our Finance Team, to enable us to become a progressive organisation with sound financial management at the core of everything we do.  

We are seeking three Finance Managers to join us in the Corporate and Strategic Finance team. These roles offer exciting opportunities to be part of the change we are undergoing as we deliver our four year Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS). We are seeking individuals who enjoy a fast paced and challenging environment, where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve. As the organisation is moving at pace, we are looking for motivated individuals with a drive to realise our ambitions for the borough. 

Finance Manager - Financial Reporting 

Reporting into the Chief Accountant, this is a financial accountant role supporting the Chief Accountant with the closure of accounts and notes to the accounts. The postholder is responsible for technical updates and audit preparation, including working with external auditors and responding to their queries. The role involves a lot of analysis and solving queries, particularly related to our divestments and the correct accounting treatment.

The salary for the role is £50,511 to £58,266 per annum (grade G) pay award pending

The role is offered on a permanent basis, part time or job share applicants are welcomed.

Full time hours are 37 Hours per week. Hybrid working is in place. 

About the Team

Thurrock Council’s Finance team play a vital part in driving transformative change that is underpinned by solid financial management. We are seeking new team members to join us as key players in our change and improvement journey. Although the Council has faced huge challenges it has a developed recovery and improvement plan, which is delivering real impacts as we move towards financial sustainability. Although there is still a long way to go, we are transforming the way we deliver services with £8.3m MTFS savings delivered in full during 2023/24, and £20m 2024/25 MTFS savings being on track to be delivered. The commitment and hard work of officers and members is beginning to make a real positive impact. The team are working alongside DLUHC appointed Commissioners to deliver the improvements required. These roles give an opportunity to be part of a team that will help re-build the Council and its finances, and give real experience of rebuilding a local authority that is in intervention.

As part of the overall Finance Team, the Strategic and Corporate Finance team are crucial to enabling the Council deliver on its ambitious new plans. Whilst we recognise there is still a lot to be done to re-establish Thurrock in terms of financial stability, this is an exciting time to join and to contribute to our recovery. We intend to create a legacy that we can all be proud of.

What you’ll have:

-       Full CCAB accounting qualification

-       Demonstrable commitment to continuous professional development

-       Substantial financial management experience at a management level

-       Experience of leading teams of professional accountancy staff

-       Authoritative knowledge of relevant work areas, and a well-developed knowledge of working in a complex organisation

-       A sound understanding of local government finance with relevant experience (or strong demonstrable transferable experience)

What you’ll get:

- Opportunity to shape the finance function at Thurrock in a leading management role 

- Experience of working at a local authority under intervention

- To play a key part in our recovery as we move towards financial sustainability 

- The chance to leave a successful legacy both within the Council and local community

- Opportunity to shape the culture of the organisation working withing a supportive team

- A role that will truly challenge you and that will fulfil your own ambitions

Our Offer to you:

Thurrock is a fantastic place to work offering a supportive place to grow and develop your career with a real opportunity for your input to be valued and heard. Ambition and innovation will be required now more than ever as we shape our future direction. You'll join a friendly and collaborative environment where you are encouraged to thrive.  

Alongside a competitive salary, there are a range of great benefits including:

  • Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year + Bank holidays - rising to 30 days after 5 years' service.
  • Fantastic defined benefits pension scheme – Home | Essex Pension Fund
  • Flexible / hybrid working opportunities to promote work-life balance
  • Wellbeing initiatives
  • Our commitment to equality and diversity through a range of employee networks

How to apply:

To find out about this role, please complete an application. CVs may be sent as supplementary information.

Please note a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for this post.

  • Redeployment Only: 5 September 2024
  • Internal & External: 29 September 2024

Contact Caroline May, Assistant Director Strategic & Corporate Finance, for any additional questions or information about this role or for an informal discussion: Caroline.May@Thurrock.gov.uk

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.

To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:

jobprofile - Finance - Manager - Financial - Management.pdf


Closing date: Sun 29/09/2024 at 23:59
Job reference: THU/24/0003
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