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Job SummaryPost TitleManagement AccountantPay Grade7Service AreaResources- FinanceLine ManagerSenior management accountantLocationNCO, AylesburySection 1: Job PurposeTo provide support, advice and guidance to Senior Managers and Budget Managers on the financial implications of major service developments, service planning and budget management issues, both revenue and capital. Section 2: Main Responsibilities and DutiesTo ensure that all accountancy activities are carried out consistently across the Council, in line with the agreed operating model framework, statutory duties and professional best practice, in support of fulfilling the S151 statutory duties of the Director of Finance.To provide technical and professional advice to Heads of Service, Budget managers and other officers within the Council, in order to support their decision making in delivering value for money services to Buckinghamshire residents.To support and proactively contribute towards the delivery of the Finance Service Offer via the Business Partner model adopted across the Finance function, including the full financial cycle of budget planning, budget monitoring and closing the accounts at the end of the year.To deputise for Senior Management Accountant(s) as appropriate.Section 3: Values and BehavioursWe expect your values and behaviours to reflect the values of the organisation:Proud Ambitious Collaborative Trustworthy The following criteria will be assessed from information provided on your completed application form, during the shortlisting and assessment process, and from your references.Section 4:Knowledge, Skills and Experience (taken from role profile)Job Specific ExamplesEssentialDesirableAbility to communicate clearly and confidently, both orally, in writing and via the use of appropriate technological and presentational tools.Experience of supporting non-financial managers to manage their budgetsUp to date knowledge of accounting best practice and processesAbility to analyse and interpret complex financial data and present to non-financial managersUnderstanding of emerging developments within the scope of the specialist area.Proven ability to apply initiative and strategic awareness to problem solving and decision making.Substantial relevant experience as a technical /professional financial management expert in a similar organisation or service.Authority and credibility to build relationships and engage successfully with colleagues, partners and customers. Excellent persuasion and negotiating skills, in order to motivate people and partnerships in order to influence outcomes critical to the organisation.Experience of monitoring significant budgets and resourcesSubstantial experience of defining and developing systems, policies, procedures and / or practices and contributing to strategy development.Extensive experience of managing change effectively in a variety of functional and business environments.Excellent time management skills to manage a complex workload, prioritise and set deadlines.Good understanding of the key risks facing the organisation (both financial and non-financial).Ability to provide insight and constructive challenge that directly influences decision-making and outcomes.Demonstrates behaviours which model the council’s values.Demonstrably advanced or excellent IT skills, with specific ability in using Excel, a modern ERP system, e.g. SAP and OutlookKnowledge and skill in operating and using business intelligence reporting tools, e.g. Business ObjectsQualificationsEssentialDesirableAAT or equivalent. CCAB Qualified, part-Qualified CCAB with relevant experience. Evidence of relevant continuing professional developmentOther RequirementsEssentialDesirableN/ASection 5: Job Context, Current Deliverables and PrioritiesWorking with the Senior Management Accountants to deliver accurate, timely and relevant financial and performance information, including budget monitoring outturn forecasts and budget plans for specific services, ensuring all identified risks and/or assumptions are quantified and appropriately recorded.Provide a robust and rational challenge to assumptions made by budget managers when formulating their outturn forecasts and/or budget planning proposals, including growth and savings proposals. Work in partnership with Budget Managers, to understand the wider financial and service delivery context, in order to identify developments and challenges which will have an impact on service delivery, budgets and performance, consequently providing timely, relevant and reliable financial management insight, advice and guidance to support effective decision making. Develop an in depth knowledge of relevant service delivery areas, keeping abreast of changes in policy, delivery model and national guidance that will potentially have financial implications. Promote a culture which empowers budget managers and develops their understanding and use of appropriate financial management skills and tools, thereby supporting their decision making and the delivery of value for money.Provide financial information and analysis that supports effective decision making, for example unit costs, financial trends and patterns, benchmarking or comparative information, financial modelling of different scenarios etc. Proactively support budget managers in understanding and anticipating the financial management implications, risks and potential mitigations associated with their decisions in a manner that supports service delivery in line with Business Unit objectives and priorities, whilst continuing to comply and uphold accounting and financial management best practice, organisational controls, e.g. financial regulations and statutory duties such as grant conditions.Operate flexibly, across different finance teams within the Finance and Procurement function in support of organisational priorities;Proactively seek opportunities to contribute to the delivery of the Finance function, including opportunities for personal development.Undertake all relevant end of year/closing of accounts tasks to support the delivery of timely, transparent and accurate statements of accounts, grant returns, statutory and statistical returns, including the preparation of appropriate working papers, journals, accruals and other accounting entries to meet the requirements of public scrutiny and external audit.Support the development of robust business cases to underpin proposals for and the delivery of the Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP), including the provision of appropriate financial analyses and costing of the implications of proposals across the duration of the MTFP.Undertake financial costings and forecasts for specific projects, utilising and developing the functionality provided within Excel and Business Intelligence tools to support decision making. Undertake such other duties as may be appropriate to the post. ................
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