Contracts and Finance Officer in Hove

Location: Hove Town Hall, Norton Road, Hove, BN3 3BQ

Salary: £33,119 to £34,811

Contractual hours: 37

Basis: Flexi Hours

We are pleased to offer a wide range of benefits to support you and your wellbeing.

Job category/type: Adult Social Care

Job reference: REQ0001356

Contracts and Finance Officer (Accommodation) Fixed Term for 12 months

Service: Housing Solutions - Contract Management

Location: Brighton & Hove

Are you experienced in financial administration and working with detailed financial information? Do you enjoy analysing financial data, resolving discrepancies, and improving processes? Would you like to play a key role in supporting accommodation services for households across Brighton & Hove? We are looking for a Contracts and Finance Officer to join the Housing Solutions Contract Management team. This is an excellent opportunity to support the financial administration and oversight of accommodation services, helping to ensure accurate payments, effective financial controls, and value for money.

About the role:

• Provide financial administration, oversight, and assurance across a range of accommodation contracts.
• Ensure financial transactions are processed accurately, contractual requirements are met, and robust financial records are maintained.
• Support effective contract administration, budget monitoring, and service improvement.
• Contribute to the production of financial and performance information that supports informed decision-making and demonstrates value for money.

Key responsibilities:

• Administer and monitor financial transactions across a range of accommodation contracts.
• Scrutinise, verify, and challenge provider invoices, damage claims, and void cost submissions to ensure accuracy and compliance with contractual requirements.
• Maintain accurate financial and contract records to support audit and assurance requirements.
• Support budget monitoring and forecasting by reviewing expenditure, identifying trends, and highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Produce accurate financial and contract performance reports for managers and stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with accommodation providers and internal teams to resolve financial and contractual issues.
• Support the consistent application of contract terms, procedures, and financial controls.
• Act as a key point of contact for financial queries from accommodation providers and resolve discrepancies in a timely and professional manner.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of financial processes, reporting arrangements, and contract administration practices.
• Support the delivery of value for money across accommodation services.

What we're looking for:

• Experience of processing and monitoring financial transactions, including working with high volumes of financial information.
• Experience of invoice reconciliation and investigating financial discrepancies.
• Experience of working with internal and external stakeholders to resolve financial or contractual issues.
• Knowledge of financial administration and contract management practices.
• Understanding of financial controls, compliance requirements, and audit standards.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• The ability to analyse financial and performance data, identify trends, and communicate findings clearly.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including experience of analysing large datasets, reconciling financial information, and producing management reports.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain financial and contractual matters to a range of audiences.
• The ability to interpret contractual documentation and apply contract terms to financial processes and decision-making.
• A commitment to inclusion, fairness, and excellent customer service.

Why join us?

• Play an important role in supporting accommodation services for households in housing need.
• Join a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Help ensure public funds are managed effectively and deliver value for money.
• Develop your skills in financial administration, reporting, and contract management.
• Access a range of learning, development, and career progression opportunities.
• Work for an organisation committed to diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing.

Recruitment process:

This recruitment will be managed in accordance with Brighton & Hove City Council's Recruitment and Selection Policy and will use an application form with shortlisting questions to support fair and inclusive recruitment. This post is subject to pre-employment checks in line with Council policy.

Encouraging a diverse workforce:

Our city is known and loved for its diversity. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds.

Additional information:

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only. Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.