An opportunity has arisen within our Finance section for a Financial Services Manager, based at Headquarters in Sheffield.

The overall purpose of the role will be to effectively lead and manage the Financial Services function (Financial and Management Accountancy, Treasury Management, Payroll and Pensions, Payments and Revenues and Financial Management systems) in proactively contributing towards the efficient and effective delivery of South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue’s strategic objectives and priorities and in doing so adhere to extant professional and regulatory practices.

To provide both strategic and operational leadership for all finance related matters and in doing so giving high quality and timely advice and guidance to the Director of Finance and Procurement and the Executive Team.

To be considered for this role you will have significant experience of working in a finance environment at a senior level, including financial management and accounting experience and you must possess a CCAB qualification.

The key duties will include creating and implementing a vision and strategy for financial services (including key performance metrics) to achieve and maintain best practice and ensure SYFR services are value for money.

Leading on the Service’s Medium Term Financial Plans and the Efficiency and Productivity Plan and reporting to the Executive, Treasurer, Corporate Management Board and Members on progress against these.

Leading, motivating and developing a team of 20 colleagues in Financial Services to ensure an effective working environment, employee commitment and consistently high performance.

For more information about the role contact Linda Haigh Director of Finance and Procurement on 07971 608875.

A job description and person specification for the role can be obtained by contacting our Recruitment Team at recruitment@syfire.gov.uk

Within your application please detail how your skills and experience meet each of the essential criteria listed on the person specification with examples.

Closing date for applications is 12.00 hours on 4 June 2025

Interviews will be held week commencing 16th June 2025

New starters will commence on the bottom of the salary grade and will receive increases to the top of the grade on an incremental basis. We offer 28 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays. Annual leave increases after 5 years’ service to 32 days, followed by an extra day a year up to a maximum of 37 days. We also operate a generous flexi time attendance scheme.

Most of our corporate roles offer flexi time and agile working, meaning people can vary their hours to suit their commitments outside of work as agreed with their line manager. Flexi time can be accrued with a potential of up to 13 days to be taken within a year.

All eligible corporate staff are auto-enrolled onto the Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions ranging from 5.5% to 12.5%. It is a defined benefit pension scheme that means pensions are based on salary and the length of paying into the scheme. Further information on the scheme, and additional benefits, can be found on the LGPS website.

Other benefits include (but not limited to) – enhanced sick pay, access to free on-site gyms, a cycle 2 work scheme, access to emergency services discounts across a wide variety of popular companies, enhanced maternity and paternity schemes and the opportunity to join the TransaveUK credit union.

We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We warmly welcome applications from individuals who identify with underrepresented groups within our workforce, including individuals from Minority Ethnic backgrounds, women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (LGBT+), and individuals with disabilities. In addition, we will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours. We believe that a diverse workforce leads to innovation, creativity, and better decision-making, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

Applications from job share candidates will be considered and all applications will be given equal consideration.

Please note the appointment is subject to successful pre-employment screening i.e. asylum and immigration check, references, medical screening, substance misuse testing and a minimum of a standard level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check which includes current and spent criminal records information. Enhanced checks with barred lists will be carried out for roles that undertake ‘regulated activity’ which is a term related to working with children or vulnerable adults.

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff are expected to share this commitment.

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