Senior Finance Officer (CDC)

Doncaster Council

  • Doncaster
  • £23,885-24,693 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 21 days ago
The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.Job detailsJob details Job reference REQ17049 Date posted 03/05/2024 Application closing date 27/05/2024 Location Civic Office Salary Grade 6, £23,885 - £24,693 (pay award pending) Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Finance AttachmentsSenior Finance Officer (CDC) Job descriptionBased at: Civic Office, Waterdale, DoncasterSalary Details: Grade 6, £23,885 - £24,693 (pay award pending)Contract Type: Temporary Fixed Term for 2 Years, Full Time, 37 hours per weekClosing date: 27th May 2024There’s never been a more exciting time to join Doncaster Council.We are passionate about Doncaster - it’s a great place to live, do business and visit.We have plenty to shout about – Doncaster is the UK’s best connected location, we have many major developments in the pipeline, a vibrant urban city centre with a thriving arts and cultural scene, sport and leisure attractions, wonderful green spaces and a fascinating heritage. We firmly believe, as do our partners, that Doncaster is the place to be with a bright future and ambitions ahead of it. But don’t just take our word for it – anyone joining the council, can look forward to expanding their knowledge and skills in a dynamic, creative and nurturing environment while truly making a difference to the communities we serve.There has never been a more exciting time to join the Children Young People and Families Directorate and help ensure that children and families in Doncaster have access to the very best services.We currently have an opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who has the right skills and a can-do attitude to join us as a Senior Finance Officer to work within the Children’s Commissioning & Placements Team. This post will support the effective delivery of commissioned placements and payments in Doncaster in line with national and local agendas to ensure improved outcomes for children, young people and their families.Doncaster Council ensures that all services are commissioned against evidenced local need in line with the priorities of the Children and Young People’s Plan. We continue to work proactively with all our partners and stakeholders to make the very best use of available resources and continuously review services to ensure they are high quality and value for money.The post holder’s duties will include:
  • Carry out financial administration tasks relating to social care income collection, purchase ordering and payment for goods and services.
  • Dealing with enquiries from members of the public, the Council and external bodies.
  • Work with the team supervisor to establish new, monitor and revise existing procedures, processes and systems to enhance the service
  • Preparation of management and performance information reports to demonstrate and improve performance and inform financial planning
The successful candidate will have:
  • Experience of working in a financial environment.
  • Proficient with financial systems and Microsoft Office.
  • Experience of working in a customer focused environment.
  • Organisational and problem solving skills to ensure support is timely and effective
  • Experience of partnership working with service users, providers and partner agencies
  • Proven IT skills in the production of reports, data and presentations
This is a great opportunity to expand your knowledge and develop skills in a dynamic, creative and nurturing environment, whilst truly making a difference to the communities we serve. If you are seeking a development opportunity this role could be ideal as we welcome applications from those who are willing to learn and advance their skills or who are looking to embrace a new role within a Children’s Commissioning environment.Further details about the responsibilities and requirements of the role are contained in the job profile and role summary.In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, local government pension scheme and access to a range of staff discount and flexible benefits schemes. Visit our page to find out more.For further details or an informal chat please contact: Catrina Yates Tel: 01302 735607, emailShortlisting is likely to take place w/c 27th May 2024 and interviews are anticipated to be held week commencing Monday 3rd June 2024.This post is considered as a suitable secondment opportunity. If you wish to apply on a secondment basis you should seek the necessary approval from your current employer prior to making an application.Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community where we strive to improve the quality of life for all. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share these commitments.

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