Budget and Reporting Officer

3 weeks ago


Wokingham, Wokingham, United Kingdom Wokingham Council Full time
Finance and Budget Manager at Wokingham Borough Council

We are seeking a highly skilled Finance and Budget Manager to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. The successful candidate will play a key role in providing strategic support on all financial matters relating to Children's Services and Schools.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced professional to join our finance team. As a Finance and Budget Manager, you will be responsible for leading on budget setting, budget monitoring, year-end closedown and statutory returns.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience of finance in a complex organisation and share a commitment to continuous improvement. A good working knowledge of SEND and High Needs Block funding arrangements is essential.

  • A generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays
  • An excellent local government pension scheme
  • An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline
  • A range of local & lifestyle discounts
  • Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)
  • Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes
Key Responsibilities
  1. Lead on budget setting, budget monitoring, year-end closedown and statutory returns
  2. Provide support and advice to stakeholders, promoting strong financial governance
  3. Preparation and presentation of reports to senior leadership teams and elected members
  4. Prepare and present reports to Schools Forum
  5. Provide advice and support on legislative and guidance changes
  6. To be the Finance representative on multi-disciplinary groups
  7. Assisting with delivery of training, such as to budget managers / other council colleagues
Requirements
  • Qualified accountant, or able to demonstrate 'qualification by experience'
  • Good working knowledge of DSG / High Needs Block finance
  • An outstanding track record in delivering a customer-focused service
  • Excellent verbal and written skills
  • Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Teams, Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint
  • Ability to operate in large, complex and political organisations
Estimated Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum

Our area is home to a range of high-performing schools, international businesses and a vibrant community. We offer a range of benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and an excellent local government pension scheme.



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