Head of Finance - Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service Finance and Procurement

Head of Finance - Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service

Finance and Procurement Directorate

Salary: £76, 624 per annum

Permanent contract

Location: Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service Headquarters, Bootle, L30 4YD

Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service is a dynamic metropolitan Fire & Rescue Service. Our vision, is to be the best Fire & Rescue Service in the UK. One team, putting its communities first.

In 2021 Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) rated Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service as outstanding at preventing fires, responding to major incidents and making the best use of resources.

We have begun to build a new state of the art Training and Development Academy which will allow us to expand and increase our training, with the potential to become a centre of excellence for national training. We are also the lead authority role for National Resilience on behalf of the Home Office.

To enable us to achieve our vision and continue to provide value for money, we are seeking to recruit a Head of Finance. This is a pivotal, strategic role within the Finance and Procurement Directorate. We are looking for an inspirational, dynamic and motivational leader, who is committed to achieving our vision, aims and implementing our values across the Finance Department.

As the Head of Finance you will deputise for the Treasurer on all financial issues affecting the Authority, you will act as the responsible officer when the Treasurer is not present. Responsibilities include delivering the Authorities revenue and capital budgets, providing leadership and management across the Finance Department, incorporating Accounting, Exchequer Services, Internal Audit, Payroll and Pensions, and Treasury Management, ensuring that the Finance Department contributes to the achievement of corporate objectives.

You will have responsibility for the production of the Authority’s annual accounts, ensuring compliance with the Accounts and Audit regulations. You will have a proven track record of delivering effective financial management, revenue/capital budget setting and monitoring within local government finance and legislation. Combined with extensive strategic financial management experience.

In return we offer a competitive package with some great benefits, which include:

• Competitive public sector pension

• Flexible working arrangements

• 23 days annual leaving (rising to 28 days per upon 5 years service.) In addition, an extra 2.5 statutory days given to Authority employees.

• Access to free on-site gym

• Free, secure parking and canteen

• Excellent Occupational Health services

• Easy access from motorway (M57/M58) and Merseyrail network

If you would like to have an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Ian Cummins, Director of Finance & Procurement on 0151 296 4244.

Closing date for applications: Midnight Sunday, 18th June 2023

Interviews: Monday 3rd July 2023

**Candidates who have already submitted their applications do not need to re-apply. You will be contacted once this advert closes**

Pension Considerations

Annual Allowance

Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance thresholdcould result in a Tax charge. Further information on Annual Allowance can be obtained from the Pensions team, or the Pension Administrator website (YPS for Firefighter pension(s) and Merseyside pension Fund for LGPS).

Lifetime Allowance

Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Lifetime Allowance implications. A breach in the Lifetime Allowance threshold will result in a Tax charge. Further information on Lifetime Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team, or the Pension Administrator website (YPS for Firefighter pension(s) and Merseyside pension Fund for LGPS).

Temporary Promotions/Positions

Please note that any period of ‘temporary’, whether that is by way of promotion or allowances associated with a temporary position, will be treated as non-pensionable.

Safeguarding

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service's recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £76,624.00 per year

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 18/06/2023