Business and Financial Operations Manager - Grade 15 £53,607 - £55,620

The post holder will be expected to deliver professional intensive, targeted and high quality financial and business advice to staff, colleagues and partners. One of the responsibilities is to lead and manage performance of Business Support Officers and Direct Payment Officers and foster a culture of continuous learning and reflection of practice that inspires staff to give of their best in their roles. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver professional intensive, targeted and high quality financial and business advice to staff, colleagues and partners. You will be expected to lead on a number of processes to ensure that internal and external deadlines are met. The post holder will be expected to maintain up to date technical knowledge and develop processes and procedures to ensure compliance with new requirements and legislation.

An experienced Finance Manager / Accountant, qualified to degree level. It is essential for the successful candidate to be ATT qualified. You have a good understanding of working in social care, knowledge of forecasting, financial planning, management, developing budgets and monitoring spend., ATT qualification (essential).
Knowledge and understanding of recent financial regulations and processes.
Ability to deliver training (or willingness to learn) programmes that are essential part of the financial process.
Experience of working in social care settings.
Exceptional ability to prioritise workloads, analyse information and develop business and relationships.
Knowledge and understanding of recent financial regulations and processes.

You will be valued for your skills and expertise, supported by the team of experienced professionals, as well as the management at Croydon Council, one of the largest employers in the borough. We also offer:
Highly competitive compensation package
29-31 days (grade equivalent) annual leave in addition to Bank Holidays and option to purchase more
A pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 20%
Continuing Professional Development - genuine opportunities to grow, develop and specialise in your career
Management development programmes
Investment into your wellbeing
Access to Employee Discount scheme with a range of programmes (Cycle Benefit Scheme, GymFlex, Retail Discounts and more)
We promote flexible & hybrid working arrangements where possible to support a healthy work-life balance
Full time 36 Hours
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Closing date 29 December 2026 @11:59pm
Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Statement
Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.
Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The Successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check