Senior Finance Manager - Corporate and Technical

As a Senior Finance Manager, you will work closely with Directors, Heads of Service and programme leads, developing a deep understanding of their objectives, challenges and opportunities.

You will translate financial information into clear, practical insight, challenge constructively where needed and support leaders to make informed choices that deliver value for money and have a long-term impact. Your focus will be on enabling successful delivery, not just providing assurance.

This role is focussed on developing the Authority's approach to financial planning, including the Medium-Term Financial Plan and budget setting process, as well as overseeing the delivery of our statutory returns and requirements including the Statement of Accounts.

This role is also about leadership and capability-building. You will support and coach colleagues, with a business partnering mindset, helping to strengthen financial confidence and understanding across the organisation, and will represent finance as a positive, enabling partner.

By building effective networks both internally and externally, you will directly contribute to a culture of strong financial management, collaboration and continuous improvement across the Authority.

North Tyneside Council is looking for an inspiring and visible finance leader who has the confidence to empower in a changing environment, with a passion for developing a talented, productive and inclusive team.

You will play a central role in building strong, trusted relationships with senior leaders across the organisation, acting as a key adviser on how financial insight can support the effective delivery of the Council Plan.

Through credibility, influence and collaboration, you will help shape strategic conversations, support confident decision-making and ensure that resources are aligned to the priorities that matter most for the residents of North Tyneside., Our People First strategy is our promise to make North Tyneside Council an exceptional place to work, where everyone can thrive and flourish. A place where people want to work, where joining our team is an exciting prospect, staying with us feels like a great decision, and building your career at North Tyneside Council is a natural progression.

As part of our People First strategy, we are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our success and the well-being of our employees and residents. Our goal is to foster an environment where everyone feels welcome, safe and valued.

Together, we're crafting a workplace that's built on our values and a shared commitment to making a difference.
If you are passionate and committed about making a difference and want to work somewhere where you can make positive change, we will provide the right environment for you to excel.

Alongside our People First strategy, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and adults at risk of harm. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to familiarise themselves with all relevant policies, procedures and guidance. Within North Tyneside, safeguarding is everybody's business.

Require a reasonable adjustment? If you feel a reasonable adjustment will provide additional support in both the recruitment process and within the workplace, please indicate this to the hiring manager on your application. Declaring a reasonable adjustment will not subject you to any form of discrimination when determining which applicants are successful for interview and employment with us.

Our Carbon Net-Zero 2030 Action Plan

In 2019, North Tyneside Council declared a climate emergency. This declaration set a target to reduce the carbon footprint of the council's operations, and the borough, by 50% by 2023 and to align to the Government's net zero target of 2050.

We recognise the significant role we can play in the borough in helping to limit climate change, but we can't do this alone; we need help from all our residents, businesses, voluntary and community sectors and of course all those who apply and work for us. Together we can make North Tyneside a sustainable place to live and work for everyone in the borough.