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Finance Policy Officer
c. £60,000 per annum
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Job purpose
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To provide high level advice and policy guidance to the Executive Director of Resources and the Head of Finance.
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To provide policy advice to senior officers and elected members
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To lead on projects to improve the financial position of the Council, such as improving debt management or increasing income.
Job accountabilities
Service delivery accountabilities
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Lead on the analysis of and make recommendations regarding, the impacts of national Government changes to the funding arrangements for Local Government, especially RBWM
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Prepare RBWM responses to consultations on finance in order to ensure that the interests of RBWM are represented to Government
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Ensure that the Executive Director of Resources and the Head of Finance are kept informed of forthcoming changes to legislation, accounting standards, funding opportunities and guidance. Prepare and plan for any such changes.
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Provide advice and guidance to other members of the Finance team and service managers on changes to funding arrangements or legislation.
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Lead finance projects in areas such as debt management or generating additional funding.
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Prepare financial models, financial management tools, reports to understand the implications of changes to funding arrangements and enable RBWM to lobby effectively to enhance its position. Liaise with external networks, government departments and professional bodies to ensure that advice and support to the team and other services is up to date
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Analyse financial and other data to inform reports and support lobbying and other initiatives
Standard accountabilities/responsibilities that apply to all council staff or specific groups are set out in the Employee Handbook, these include:
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Corporate management
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Information governance compliance
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Whistleblowing
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General Safeguarding Statement
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Project and work management
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Working in a team
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Risk management including Health & Safety
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Business continuity
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Equality of Opportunity
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Our corporate values
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Budget management
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Specific responsibilities for managers.
The hand book can be viewed here.
Local operating procedures and specific activities/tasks will be supplied by the service.
Person specification
Key: Essential (E), Desirable (D), Application (AP), Certificate (C), Interview (I), Test (T), Reference (R)
Qualifications and training
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CCAB or equivalent recognised accounting qualification (E, AP, C)
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Post qualification development (E, AP, C)
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Management development (D, AP, C)
Job Competence summary (knowledge, skills, abilities, experience)
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Current and in depth knowledge of Local Government Corporate Finance (including Council Tax, Collection Fund and Capital Finance) (E, AP, I)
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Current knowledge of issues affecting Local Government Finance (E, AP, I)
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Excellent written and oral communication (E, AP, I)
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Analysis skills, including expert use of Microsoft Excel (E, AP, T, I)
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Extensive experience of managing staff (E, AP, I)
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Ability to identify and apply a strategic view on problems (E, AP, I)
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Ability to plan, prioritise, lead, develop, and direct the work of others (E, AP, I)
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Ability to work effectively under pressure (E, AP, I, R)
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Ability to work under minimal supervision (E, AP, I, R)
Other requirements
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Occasional attendance at evening meetings may be required
Politically restricted post: Yes
