5308735 – Service Manager Procurement & Payments (Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain)

Work Pattern: 37 per week

PAYE Pay Rate: £37.08 per hour

Main purpose of the role

To lead the Council’s financial management service, ensuring effective budget planning, financial control and value for money. Provide financial advice to senior managers and elected Members, support informed decision-making, and help the Council achieve its financial and strategic objectives.

Typical day overview

• Monitor budgets, spending and financial performance.

• Advise senior managers and elected Members on financial matters.

• Lead and support the finance team.

• Identify savings and manage financial risks.

• Attend meetings to discuss budgets, projects and service improvements.

• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and legislation.

Key skills and responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team.

• Manage budgets, forecasts and financial reports.

• Provide professional financial advice and guidance.

• Support service transformation and continuous improvement.

• Identify savings and improve value for money.

• Manage financial risks and ensure strong governance.

• Work collaboratively with departments, partners and elected Members.

• Support the Council’s financial strategy and budget-setting process.

• Demonstrate the Council’s values: Ambitious, Fair and Proud.

Essential qualifications and requirements

• CCAB-qualified accountant.

• Strong experience in financial management, preferably within local government or the public sector.

• Knowledge of local government finance legislation, regulations and statutory requirements.

• Experience advising senior managers and elected Members.

• Experience leading teams and improving service delivery.

• Strong financial analysis, budgeting and risk management skills.

• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to work flexibly, including outside normal working hours when reasonably required.