Senior Finance Officer Location: Rochdale, OL16 Salary: £18.26 per hour, paid weekly - every Friday! Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday - 37 hours per week We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Finance Officer to join a dynamic public sector finance team. This role is integral to the delivery of statutory and business-critical financial functions, including budget setting, monitoring, closure of accounts, and financial reporting. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting effective decision-making and ensuring robust financial systems and controls are in place. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Deliver accurate and timely financial information to support strategic and operational decision-making.</li><li>Lead on financial processes including budget preparation, monitoring, and year-end accounts.</li><li>Provide financial advice and support to service areas, ensuring compliance with financial regulations.</li><li>Manage and develop staff within the finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.</li><li>Contribute to corporate initiatives and projects from a financial perspective.</li><li>Ensure financial systems are secure, efficient, and effectively utilised.</li><li>Liaise with external stakeholders including auditors, funding bodies, and partner organisations.</li><li>Support the implementation of automation and streamlined processes to enhance service delivery.</li></ul>What we are looking for:<ul><li>Proven experience in a finance role within a public sector or similar environment.</li><li>Strong technical knowledge of financial regulations, procedures, and systems.</li><li>Excellent analytical skills and proficiency in Excel and financial software.</li><li>Ability to manage and develop staff, and work collaboratively across departments.</li><li>Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly.</li><li>Commitment to public service values and continuous professional development.</li><li>Proud of their work and its impact.</li><li>Passionate about delivering high-quality financial services.</li><li>Pioneering and Open to innovation and collaboration.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Professional finance qualification (e.g., AAT, ACCA, CIPFA) or working towards one.</li><li>Experience in preparing statutory accounts and financial returns.</li></ul>If you are ready to take the next step in your finance career and contribute to a forward-thinking public sector organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and we will be in touch!Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

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