Senior Finance Manager x3
Finance, Audit

Job: Senior Finance Manager 

Salary:  £36,922- £40,876

Hours: 36.25 per week

Contract: Permanent 

Location: Churchgate House, Manchester

Closing date: 09/05/2021 at 23:59

Please click here to access the Role Profile


Your role:

We are looking for a somebody in possession of the CCAB/CIMA qualified or nearing completion of a professional qualification, with a sound knowledge of statutory framework for accountancy and a good understanding accounting principles and techniques.  As part of a new Finance team, we particularly need somebody with management potential including motivation skills, together with excellent team working skills and self-confidence with a proven ability to assist in maximising the effectiveness of a team.

 The successful candidate will assist in preparing and co-ordinating detailed revenue and capital budgets that contribute to the preparation of both the service business plan, and the overall Combined Authority’s annual budget. The position includes the management of a small team responsible for providing financial advice, management and monitoring information in respect of a service area. The team will provide accurate and timely financial advice and support to managers, and colleagues across GMCA and partner organisations to enable effective management of the specific areas of the revenue and capital budgets.

For further information on this role please contact Karen Macrae, Head of Finance – Corporate and Technical Karen.macrae@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk

 

 About you: 

  • An ability to communicate with a wide range of people at all levels of both the GMCA and Partner organisations, with the skills to enable non finance people to understand complex financial issues using a variety of methods, including both oral and written communication in a clear, concise, accessible and effective manner.
  • Ability to use multiple applications, systems and associated software packages. Highly developed database and spreadsheet skills necessary to support analysis and decision making processes.
  • Ability to use multiple applications, systems and associated software packages.
  • Ability to effectively plan and prioritise workload within deadlines and to agreed standards.
  • Ability to maintain focus and objectivity whilst having competing deadlines.
  • Possession of the CCAB/CIMA qualified, preferably CIPFA or nearing completion of a professional qualification
  • Sound knowledge of the statutory framework for accountancy, and understanding of accounting principles and techniques, including an appreciation of the CIPFA Accounting Code of Practice for Local Government and Accounts and Audit Regulations.


About us:

As an employer, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is made up of a number of key Greater Manchester strategic functions and service providers including; Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS); Waste and Recourses; Environment; Work and Skills; Research; Public Sector Reform; Police, Crime and Criminal Justice; Homelessness; the Greater Manchester Ageing Hub and the Commissioning Hub.

 

We value the diversity of our employees, and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across Greater Manchester. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

 

The GMCA is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation

 

To find out more about working for us please click here: https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/   

 

Our offer:

In return for your hard work, we offer our employees a competitive package as part of our offer, which includes:

  • Flexible working conditions with the ability to accrue 2 flexi days every 4 weeks (up to grade 11)
  •  Commitment to diversity and inclusivity with 4 active staff networks for; LGBTA, BAME, Disability and          Women
  • Family friendly policies including parental leave (maternity, shared parental, adoption, maternity support)
  • Ability to buy additional annual leave
  • Generous Annual leave scheme - 25 days + Bank Holidays per annum upon starting, after 5 years service    increase to 30 days + BH and after 10 years service increase to 32 days +BH.
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Employer investment in training and development, and professional sponsorship including CPD
  • Corporate travel loans
  • Cycle scheme
  • Discount scheme (MiRewards) on local and national high street brands
  • Health and wellbeing offer - Occupational Health and Employee Assistance programme
  • Modern city centre offices (role specific)
  • Sports and welfare club

      

Mandatory Information:

 

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COVID-19:

Please also note, due to COVID-19 and the social distancing guidance, all interviews will be taking place virtually on Microsoft Teams or Skype. If successful on application, the hiring manager will be in contact so that you can both test the technology before the interview.

 

Employees on the redeployment register will be given priority for any vacancies in the first instance. If employees are identified as a match from the register then the vacancy may be withdrawn or put on hold pending an outcome.

 

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and will require disclosure of all convictions including those considered spent under the Act. The role holder will be subject to an Enhanced level check by the Disclosure & Barring Service.

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GMCA
Vacancy Description
 

Job: Senior Finance Manager 

Salary:  £36,922- £40,876

Hours: 36.25 per week

Contract: Permanent 

Location: Churchgate House, Manchester

Closing date: 09/05/2021 at 23:59

Please click here to access the Role Profile


Your role:

We are looking for a somebody in possession of the CCAB/CIMA qualified or nearing completion of a professional qualification, with a sound knowledge of statutory framework for accountancy and a good understanding accounting principles and techniques.  As part of a new Finance team, we particularly need somebody with management potential including motivation skills, together with excellent team working skills and self-confidence with a proven ability to assist in maximising the effectiveness of a team.

 The successful candidate will assist in preparing and co-ordinating detailed revenue and capital budgets that contribute to the preparation of both the service business plan, and the overall Combined Authority’s annual budget. The position includes the management of a small team responsible for providing financial advice, management and monitoring information in respect of a service area. The team will provide accurate and timely financial advice and support to managers, and colleagues across GMCA and partner organisations to enable effective management of the specific areas of the revenue and capital budgets.

For further information on this role please contact Karen Macrae, Head of Finance – Corporate and Technical Karen.macrae@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk

 

 About you: 

  • An ability to communicate with a wide range of people at all levels of both the GMCA and Partner organisations, with the skills to enable non finance people to understand complex financial issues using a variety of methods, including both oral and written communication in a clear, concise, accessible and effective manner.
  • Ability to use multiple applications, systems and associated software packages. Highly developed database and spreadsheet skills necessary to support analysis and decision making processes.
  • Ability to use multiple applications, systems and associated software packages.
  • Ability to effectively plan and prioritise workload within deadlines and to agreed standards.
  • Ability to maintain focus and objectivity whilst having competing deadlines.
  • Possession of the CCAB/CIMA qualified, preferably CIPFA or nearing completion of a professional qualification
  • Sound knowledge of the statutory framework for accountancy, and understanding of accounting principles and techniques, including an appreciation of the CIPFA Accounting Code of Practice for Local Government and Accounts and Audit Regulations.


About us:

As an employer, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is made up of a number of key Greater Manchester strategic functions and service providers including; Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS); Waste and Recourses; Environment; Work and Skills; Research; Public Sector Reform; Police, Crime and Criminal Justice; Homelessness; the Greater Manchester Ageing Hub and the Commissioning Hub.

 

We value the diversity of our employees, and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across Greater Manchester. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

 

The GMCA is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation

 

To find out more about working for us please click here: https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/   

 

Our offer:

In return for your hard work, we offer our employees a competitive package as part of our offer, which includes:

  • Flexible working conditions with the ability to accrue 2 flexi days every 4 weeks (up to grade 11)
  •  Commitment to diversity and inclusivity with 4 active staff networks for; LGBTA, BAME, Disability and          Women
  • Family friendly policies including parental leave (maternity, shared parental, adoption, maternity support)
  • Ability to buy additional annual leave
  • Generous Annual leave scheme - 25 days + Bank Holidays per annum upon starting, after 5 years service    increase to 30 days + BH and after 10 years service increase to 32 days +BH.
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Employer investment in training and development, and professional sponsorship including CPD
  • Corporate travel loans
  • Cycle scheme
  • Discount scheme (MiRewards) on local and national high street brands
  • Health and wellbeing offer - Occupational Health and Employee Assistance programme
  • Modern city centre offices (role specific)
  • Sports and welfare club

      

Mandatory Information:

 

Privacy Notice  ">

 

COVID-19:

Please also note, due to COVID-19 and the social distancing guidance, all interviews will be taking place virtually on Microsoft Teams or Skype. If successful on application, the hiring manager will be in contact so that you can both test the technology before the interview.

 

Employees on the redeployment register will be given priority for any vacancies in the first instance. If employees are identified as a match from the register then the vacancy may be withdrawn or put on hold pending an outcome.

 

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and will require disclosure of all convictions including those considered spent under the Act. The role holder will be subject to an Enhanced level check by the Disclosure & Barring Service.