Finance Manager - HRA in London

Job Description

Salary range: Grade 17 (£66,378 – £68,784 p.a.) plus fantastic benefits

Contract: Permanent

Hours of work: 36 hours per week

Location: Croydon

Croydon Council faces significant financial challenges, and this role is part of the mission to transform the city into a financially sustainable future. You will work within the financial team to support the Director of Finance (Deputy S151 Officer) and the Head of Strategic Finance, and deputise when required.

Responsibilities

• Finance business partner for revenue and capital finance, overseeing financial planning, monitoring and coordination of financial arrangements.
• Lead a finance team consisting of a Principal Accountant and an Accountant.
• Provide business partnering to the Housing Revenue Account (HRA), supporting operational services, transformation initiatives, joint working with tenants and leaseholders, contract management, and asset management strategy.
• Deliver the HRA Business Plan, including capital investment and regeneration opportunities.
• Manage key financial processes: budgeting, monitoring, forecasting, closing of accounts, grants, and statistical returns.
• Collaborate with managers to deliver strong financial management advice in an environment of change.

Qualifications

• CCAB/CIMA accountancy qualification or extensive knowledge and experience of local government finance.
• Evidence of successfully managing key financial processes and advising managers.
• Experience working successfully as part of a professional team.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role. Members of the council are required to comply with safeguarding and welfare commitments.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a DBS check where appropriate.

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