Finance Manager (Financial Management and Reporting)

Full-Time, permanent

Are you a CCAB/CIMA qualified finance professional who is looking to take the next step in your career development?

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to support the Head of Finance and Property with the strategic and operational day to day management of a comprehensive, high-quality finance service. The successful applicant will have the technical knowledge to lead our annual closedown process and production of our accounting statements and will play a pivotal role in co-ordinating and preparing the Council’s annual revenue budget.

The role has responsibility for providing financial advice and support to a diverse range of council services, elected members, and other stakeholders such as the external auditors, and we are looking for someone with excellent communication skills and a commitment to creating a culture of continuous improvement and service excellence.

Located in North Nottinghamshire, we are a semi-rural district with excellent links into neighbouring Derbyshire, South Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. This makes Bassetlaw an attractive place to live and work.

If you choose to join us, you’ll be working in an organisation that is proactive about making things happen, all linked to our ambitious ‘Vision 2040’ plan. We pride ourselves on our open and friendly culture and offer a professional and positive working environment.

We offer highly flexible working arrangements, which includes hybrid working. For full details on our generous employee benefits package, please visit Employee Benefits | Bassetlaw District Council

Informal discussions about the role are welcomed, please contact Karen Ludditt, Head of Finance and Property Services at (01909) 533447 or by email Karen.ludditt@bassetlaw.gov.uk. To apply please visit our job site to upload your CV and covering letter, highlighting your relevant experience, qualifications, skills and achievements.

PROVISIONAL INTERVIEW DATE: 12th February 2025