Job summary
Enfield Council is a dynamic local authority driven by a clear vision of how we will transform the borough, address inequality and create a lifetime of opportunities for everyone who lives, works and learns in Enfield.
A vacancy has arisen in the Finance Business Partnering team for a Senior Finance Officer to provide finance support to the Council and Senior Management Team. Reporting to Finance Managers, this role will support Adult & Children's Social Care.
If you are a finance professional who engages with big questions, enjoys new challenges and is willing to learn new skills, then we want to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Key deliverables and responsibilities for the roles are:
- Supporting the Business Partnering team in revenue budget setting, monitoring and year end processes.
- Providing technical expert advice to budget holders and officers to support decision-making.
- Analytical ability to present financial information clearly and a curiosity to get into the detail beyond just financials in understanding the service in depth.
- Pro-actively seek opportunities to improve the financial support the service provides to the Council.
- Liaising with internal departments and external stakeholders for key information.
To be suitable for the role a full or part CCAB or CIMA accountancy qualification is desirable.
Enfield offers a hybrid working arrangement. With an expectation that staff will be in the office a couple of times per month.
About us
Enfield Council is a local authority in North London. Enfield is a borough with much to offer. Our cultural diversity, heritage and tradition, closeness to central London and proximity to open countryside make Enfield an exciting place. To provide excellent services to our residents, we want staff who are innovative and forward thinking with enthusiasm, skills and talent to share our vision in our drive for excellence.
Why it's great to work for Enfield Council
- An excellent pension through theLocal Government Pension Scheme(LGPS).
- Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service.You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas.
- A blend of remote and office based working for most roles.
- Interest-free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months.
- Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods.
- Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family.
- Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work
Date posted
01 May 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£41,442 to £44,331 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
RES-001998
Job locations
Civic Centre Site
Enfield
Greater London
EN1 3ES
Employer details
Employer name
Enfield Council
Address
Civic Centre Site
Enfield
Greater London
EN1 3ES
Employer's website
https://www.enfield.gov.uk/services/jobs-and-careers (Opens in a new tab)
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