Job Introduction We are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all. The starting salary for this role is £19,045 per annum, based on an 18-hour working week. We are excited to be hiring a Finance Advisor to our Cost Assurance and Resource Management team. We support hybrid working, offering a balance between office and home working. For this part-time role, you would typically be expected to work from the office around one day per week, with the remainder worked from home. The current base is our office in Dorking. Our Offer to You 26 days’ holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years’ service (pro rata for part time staff) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer’s leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. About The Role In this role, you will support the Area Finance Manager in delivering a comprehensive financial management service, working closely with colleagues across operational services and central finance to ensure effective budget management and accurate financial reporting. You will manage day-to-day financial activities, including updating financial database supporting budget monitoring and forecasting, investigating variances, and responding to queries. This is a varied role within a fast-paced environment, requiring you to balance routine tasks with ad hoc work to support the management of large and complex social care budgets. You will also have line management responsibility for a small number of colleagues, providing supervision and support to promote their development and ensure high-quality, effective practice. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours : Excellent communication skills Good problem solving and analytical skills Ability to work with and interpret financial data Strong ability to work effectively as part of a team to ensure timely financial information To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 3 questions: What three qualities do you have that would make you a good Finance Advisor and how do these qualities support Surrey County Council’s culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and adaptability? Looking at our advert, please tell us about the relevant experience or transferable skills you have that you can bring to this role? Please describe a time when you encountered a difficult situation at work, or outside of work. What steps did you take to resolve it and what was the outcome? Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description & Our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. The job advert closes at 23:59 on July 5th with interviews planned wc 13th July Contact Us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. Please contact Dee Costello via email or MS Teams. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to new unitary councils in April 2027. Your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of these new councils, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we’re committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

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