Job Introduction
3x Senior Finance Technician Vacancies - Place and Children’s (32,597 - £35,412)
Working Pattern: Full-time, 37 hours per week; hybrid (2 days office-based in Lincoln)
Location: Lincoln
Closing Date: Wednesday 17 September 2025
Interviews: Monday 6 October 2025
Package Description
Exciting Opportunities at Lincolnshire County Council
Ready to put your finance expertise to work where it truly matters – and be rewarded in more ways than one? At Lincolnshire County Council, you’ll support Place and Children’s Services Directorates in managing public funds, whilst benefitting from hybrid working (on average, 2 days in the office), 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, a generous pension, career development opportunities, and an employee discount scheme. Join Lincolnshire County Council and help lead the way in delivering efficient and effective financial management.
The role involves delivering advice across various areas, including budget setting and monitoring, year-end processes and account closure, compliance with financial regulations, and the completion of statutory returns.
As we implement our new workforce strategy, which places our people at the core of our service, you’ll be part of a learning environment that fosters continuous personal and professional development. This ensures we have the right people with the right skills to help the Council navigate the challenging financial climate.
As a Senior Finance Technician in either our Place or Children’s Services Finance Team, you will be providing senior Financial Services staff, Budget Managers and Spend Managers with effective financial planning and performance management across revenue and capital budgets, to develop comprehensive and high-quality financial intelligence to underpin decision making.
Play a vital role in Financial Services by supporting directorates, promoting financial sustainability through effective financial planning and monitoring, supporting informed decision-making through high-quality financial insight, advice, and guidance. If you're passionate about providing outstanding financial support and possess the analytical, statistical, communication, and financial skills outlined in the job descriptions for these roles, we’d love to hear from you.
We’re looking for someone who is outcome-focused and committed to understanding our customers’ needs—delivering services promptly, courteously, and resolving issues efficiently. We value creative thinkers who are enthusiastic about contributing to innovative work methods while maintaining a robust and compliant financial control environment in line with Financial Regulations, Procedures, and Policies.
Join a team with a broad remit and a mission to increase the impact of its work. Share our values—collaborative, adaptable, responsible, eco-conscious, and supportive—and contribute directly to Lincolnshire County Council’s vision of ‘working for a better future.
Location
The team work on a hybrid basis, with, on average, two days of the week spent connecting in the office and three days of the week home based. This role would be expected to work within these arrangements.
Rewards and Benefits
Along with a competitive salary we are offering; -
• A Contributory pension
• Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
• Discounts and Benefits Scheme
• Flexible working policies
• Career progression opportunities
• A generous leave entitlement with the option to buy more
Next Steps
If either of these roles appeals to you, then please read through the attached Job Description prior to applying to ensure you meet the required criteria for the role and to help you with your application. Please ensure that your cover letter states why you have applied and how you feel you meet the required criteria.
Applications for Senior Finance Technician close on Wednesday 17th September 2025.
Interviews to be held Monday 6th October 2025.
Lead Contact
If you would like an open and informal discussion regarding the roles available, please contact any of the following people:
Claire Ellis: Finance Manager – Children’s Services (claire.ellis@lincolnshire.gov.uk)
Tracey Harrison: Finance Manager – Children’s Services tracey.harrison@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Dave Everett: Strategic Finance Manager – Place (dave.everett@lincolnshire.gov.uk)
Jenny Lonsdale: Finance Manager – Place (jennifer.lonsdale@lincolnshire.gov.uk) e
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements of RQF Level 6.
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
A Smarter Working Employer
We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.
Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.
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