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Job description

As a member of the Financial Services team the Financial Performance Officer will be expected to contribute to the delivery of the Financial Services Business Plan. Specific Role: To manage and develop the management accounting section

Responsibilities

• To control the preparation of the Council’s revenue and capital estimates to enable the Council to agree spending plans and strike the district rates.
• Responsible for ensuring accounting standards are adhered to through setting policies and procedures and providing financial guidance to all levels of management and to councillors.
• Develop and Produce the Corporate Financial Plan in alignment with the strategic planning process and Councils corporate plan.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline e.g. Finance, or Accountancy. Consideration will be given to candidates who do not hold the above academic qualification but who can demonstrate at least 4 years’ relevant experience.
• Member by examination of CcAB recognised body. Consideration will be given to candidates who do not hold the above academic qualification but who can demonstrate at least 4 years’ relevant experience.
• A minimum of two years’ experience in a computerised accounting environment at a senior level.
• To be available from time to time to carry out duties outside of normal working pattern and in addition to basic contracted hours. Such additional hours will be remunerated in line with Council’s approved policies at that time.