Lead an established and experienced team that supports schools across Gloucestershire with high-quality financial advice
Oversee the delivery of a modern, efficient and commercially sustainable traded finance service
Ensure strong customer relationships, excellent service quality and continued market growth
Provide strategic leadership across all core school finance activities including budget planning, year-end, financial systems and risk management
Shape and quality-assure our finance training offer for Headteachers, Governors and school staff
Develop your team: setting clear expectations, driving continuous improvement and supporting professional growth
Represent the service with senior leaders and contribute to oversight of schools causing concern
Requirements
Experience in school or public-sector finance
Confident in leading teams
Delivering high-quality financial services
Strong analytical skills
Excellent communication skills
Commercial awareness
Customer-focused
Capability in strategic advice and support effective decision-making
Benefits
Flexible and agile working opportunities
Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family
Career development and qualification opportunities
Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone.
An in-house Occupational Health service
Employee discount scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network.
Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&C's apply)
Area Finance Manager at Gloucestershire County Council | JobVerse