Support development of the Council's 10-year Capital Programme and Capital Strategy
Ensure robust financial management and governance arrangements
Lead coordination and development of the Council's Capital Programme
Ensure sound governance, effective financial controls and compliance with financial regulations
Manage a small team of staff
Work closely with colleagues across the organisation
Embed Oracle processes
Strengthen financial governance and improve how financial services support decision-making
Identify and assess issues affecting the Council's financial position
Provide clear, strategic advice to support decision-making
Influence major investment decisions and support delivery of the capital programme
Requirements
- Hold a recognised professional accountancy qualification (CCAB or CIMA)
- Knowledge of public sector finance, accounting standards and statutory requirements
- Ability to analyse complex financial and performance information and turn it into practical advice
- Ability to build effective working relationships and influence decision‑making across services
- Innovative and improvement-focused
- Experience of delivering change and developing financial processes
- Submit a CV and supporting statement explaining how you meet the essential criteria
- Sponsorship eligibility may be checked for candidates requiring permission to work in the UK
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in public sector finance, financial governance, and compliance, with a strong ability to analyse complex financial information and provide strategic advice. Proven experience in leading teams and influencing decision‑making to support the delivery of capital programmes.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- Professional Accountancy Qualification (CCAB or CIMA)
- Public Sector Finance Knowledge
- Financial Governance and Compliance
- Financial Analysis and Advisory
- Team Leadership and Coordination
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
- Financial Management
- Capital Programme Development
- Financial Controls
- Change Management
- Financial Process Improvement
Soft Skills
- Relationship Building
- Influencing Decision‑Making
- Innovative Thinking
- Improvement Focus
Certifications & Qualifications
- CCAB
- CIMA
Industry Keywords
- Public Sector Finance
- Accounting Standards
- Statutory Requirements
Tools & Technologies
- Oracle Processes
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Finance Manager, Capital and Planning in Lewes employer: Jobtailor
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