Head of Finance, Procurement and Property

5 months ago

Llantrisant, United Kingdom South Wales Fire and Rescue Service Full time

**SOUTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE**

***

**Department
Corporate Services

**Post
Head of Finance, Procurement and Property

**Post No
NU123

**Grade
HOS

**Location
Fire Service Headquarters

**Responsible to
Director of Corporate Services

**Responsible for
Finance, Procurement and Property Staff

**This Job Description refers to the main purpose and responsibilities of the**
**post. It does not necessarily list in detail all the tasks required to carry out**
**these responsibilities. This job description will be reviewed as and when**
**necessary to ensure that it meets the Service’s business requirements.
**MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POST**

To support the Director of Corporate Services in the corporate and strategic
management of the Service, as a member of the Senior Leadership Team.

To maintain high standards of financial management and governance and to
provide advice on financial, resource and internal audit related matters.

To undertake the role of Deputy Chief Finance Officer under s.112 (2)(b) of the
Local Government Act 1988.

To deputise for the Director of Corporate Services where necessary and
represent the Service at a local, regional and national level.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Strategic Responsibilities
1. Work with the Executive Leadership Team to ensure that strategies and
programmes across the Service are monitored and managed effectively in
relation to the Service’s overall financial strategy and budgetary
constraints.

2. To develop and ensure effective partnerships between the Service, local

communities and stakeholders for Finance, Procurement and Property,
providing appropriate support in collaboration, to achieve shared

outcomes that contribute to delivery of the Service’s objectives and/or to
secure resources for the Service.

3. To take overall responsibility for the development of appropriate policies

and strategies across the Service.

4. To oversee the development and implementation of corporate
management standards, processes and procedures that support the
achievements of the Service’s strategic objectives and statutory
responsibilities.

5. To promote continuous improvement through effective evaluation and

improvement of performance.

6. To provide specialist advice and input to key corporate initiatives and
projects, providing the necessary assistance and professional advice to
enable them to perform their functions in the provision of services to the
community.

7. To act as the Service’s Deputy S112 (2)(b) officer for the purposes of the

relevant legislation and under the Service’s constitution, upholding the role
of the chief financial officer as set out by the CIPFA Financial Management
Code.

8. To act as corporate lead for Internal Audit including the production of the

Annual Internal Audit Plan.

**Financial Responsibilities**

1. To lead the development and implementation of the Service’s revenue and

capital financial budget strategy ensuring that accurate, complete and
timely financial information is prepared and submitted covering the
Service’s financial performance.

2. Ensure that the provision of a high performing financial function covering

all aspects of accountancy, budgeting and financial management and
advice are provided to Officers and Commissioners within the Service,
ensuring that standards of financial control are maintained and all parties
are fully aware of any associated risks.

3. Ensure the development of a strategy for all treasury management

activities.

4. Ensure proper arrangements are in place for providing professional advice
and support. This includes advising the Service’s Senior Leadership
Team, Service Managers and Commissioners on financial matters.

5. To attend the Finance and Audit Committee and provide regular and

specialist reports to assist effective decision making and financial
management.

6. Be accountable for the management of Service budgets ensuring that

Financial Regulations are adhered to and that outturn is balanced in line
with the original/revised budget.

7. To ensure effective management of the Service’s financial systems and

financial controls.

8. To provide training on financial matters to Commissioners and Officers of
the Service in order that non-financial people are properly enabled to deal
with the continually changing complexities of Local Government Finance.

9. Plan, monitor and co-ordinate the Service’s annual revenue and capital

budgets programme.

10. To be responsible for the annual closure of the Service’s Accounts and the
production of the:
a. Annual Statement of Accounts, ensuring compliance with statutory

reporting requirements,
b. arranging the Audit of Accounts by External Audit and liaising with them

during the process.

11. To be responsible for the preparation and submission of statutory returns.

12. Communicate effectively with staff and partners involve in delivering

services to ensure that Service-wide and specific Service priorities are

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