Job Introduction
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual who would like to join our Financial Services Team as a Strategic Finance Lead.
In this role you will be a part of the Finance Leadership Team. Lincolnshire County Council has a culture and track record of efficient and effective financial management delivering services within our financial envelope. Become a key member of our team, delivering for Lincolnshire and support the Council to continue to take the necessary decisions to promote financial sustainability for Lincolnshire services.
You will be joining a team who puts our people at the heart of our service. Our learning environment encourages continuous personal and professional development ensuring we have the right people with the right skills to support the Council to move forward in the challenging financial climate.
The Role
This role is pivotal in fostering collaborative relationships, ensuring that finance is a strategic partner at the core of decision-making. You will be empowered to review and optimise current processes and workstreams, prioritising effectiveness to maximize impact and outcomes. You will be expected to shape strategy and business results by collaborating on policy goals, providing expert analysis and interpretation, and presenting solutions to address challenges and seize opportunities.Leveraging influencing skills, commercial acumen, and evidence-based strategic financial advice, this role significantly contributes to delivering services within the available financial resources. This, in turn, supports the Council in making the best use of resources, ultimately delivering the best outcomes for the people and place of Lincolnshire.
The Candidate
To succeed in this role, you will have a blend of excellent technical and people skills and a passion for continued professional development. You will demonstrate excellent leadership skills with experience of creating a learning environment to encourage continuous improvement. Your ability to listen, interpret, influence, and challenge respectfully means that colleagues see you as trusted partner and involve you in supporting them to drive their services forward.The successful candidate will be experienced in balancing multiple responsibilities, prioritising based on urgency and service/customer need adapting quickly to the changing environment. You need to be a CCAB/CIMA qualified accountant, who can bring innovative thinking and enthusiasm for pioneering new ways of working. Your strategic mindset and flexibility will enable you to operate effectively at a fast pace, overcoming challenges with a positive and collaborative approach. Embracing change and recognizing the benefits of doing things differently will be crucial in driving improved outcomes. You will be a role model, reflecting the Councils values and behaviours, helping the team to develop in a dynamic environment and to respond positively and creatively to changing expectations.
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• Sodexo Discounts and Benefits Scheme • Flexible working policies• Career progression opportunities• A generous leave entitlement with the option to buy more.
Next Steps
If this role appeals to you, then please read through the attached Job Description and summarised Job Brief 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 close on Sunday 25th May 2025 and interviews will be held week commencing 9th June 2025.
Lead Contact If you would like an open and informal discussion regarding this role then please contact pam.clipson@lincolnshire.gov.uk
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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