Finance Administrator

**Summary**:
**Salary: Competitive Salary & Benefits**
**Grade: PO**
**Reporting Line: Settlement Team Leader
- Financial Controls**
**Contract Type: Permanent**
**Location: Chesterfield**
**Closing Date: 24th April 2025**

**What to expect**:
As a Finance Administrator you will join us on our journey and undertake a valuable role, this is a key position of the Central Finance team responsible for contributing to the delivery of functional objectives, always modelling the Post Office behaviours, and demonstrating a Postmaster first mindset.

The main purpose of the role is to complete accurate and timely finance processes within Post Office systems. They will support a culture of inclusion, continuous improvement, and high performance

**What we can do for you**:
Now, more than ever, we understand that attracting the right talent is pivotal in driving the positive change needed throughout our organisation. Beyond a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes
- 25 days annual leave that increases with tenure
- Generous pension contribution
- Access to Benenden Healthcare
- Life assurance
- Income protection after 12 months service
- Full support from our employee assistance programme and access to our employee benefits platform
- Ever-evolving learning and development opportunities

Our commitment to embracing diversity extends beyond just words. We actively foster an inclusive workplace that values the unique perspectives and contributions from all colleagues. We hold the belief that Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are not just vital but fundamental to our success and growth. Our priority lies in shaping a business that mirrors the diverse communities we reach, truly making Post Office 'Everybody's Business'. As an equal opportunity employer, we value and celebrate the differences among our people, ensuring that our practices reflect our dedication to inclusivity and equal representation for all.

**What you’ll need to succeed**:

- Experience of CFS preferred, but not essential.
- Proven experience collaborating with peers, colleagues, and stakeholders to contribute to the delivery of functional strategy to achieve business objectives.
- Applied expertise across relevant tools, systems, and procedures, to achieve business results, whilst demonstrating drive towards continuous improvement.
- Demonstrable experience of completing assignments to a high quality to achieve objectives and key results.
- Experience in a finance environment and working to tight deadlines.
- Experience of working in an environment with strong financial control requirements.
- Attention to detail, with a desire for getting things right first time
- Flexible attitude to ensure a continued level of service (start times 8am to meet banking deadlines)
- Numeric ability to understand and interpret figures.
- Can communicate effectively to all audiences including non-finance experienced colleagues.
- Ability to identify, suggest and deliver improvements.
- Ability to adapt to changing business priorities by covering different roles across the team at short notice
- Questioning and challenging approach, with a ‘Can do’ attitude
- Strong interpersonal and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively and network across Post Office to build connections.
- A true problem solver with the ability to make decisions and solve common problems whilst knowing when to escalate complex issues that may impact delivery.
- Adopts a continuous improvement approach using data and insights to help inform decisions.
- Demonstrates a strong commitment to upholding the values and principles of Post Office
- An ambassador for promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion and motivates others to do the same.
- Proactively seeks opportunity to develop skills, knowledge, and capability.

Note: Be available to complete daily training on Future Walk site, Chesterfield for 2-3 weeks, then on site between 1-2 days per week

**About us**:
Post Office is an integral part of every community, upheld by the dedication and service of our postmasters. In a world that's constantly evolving, we recognise the importance of adapting and growing. As we navigate the shifting landscapes of a digital age, our commitment to evolving is stronger than ever; without losing the essence of personal touch that defines us. Our journey forward is one of reflection, learning, and positive change.

Whilst there is much work to be done, we're looking for people ready to think differently in tackling the challenges ahead - people who possess resilience and a deep sense of responsibility towards our postmasters and the communities they serve. This mission drives us, ensuring that we remain focused on our purpose and strategic intent. If you're inspired by the prospect of making a meaningful difference and contributing to a future where Post Office can stand as a model of renewed progress and integrity, we want to hear from you. Join us on our jour