Responsibilities: To contribute towards the financial planning function to deliver a comprehensive, high quality, cost effective and timely service. To review reports, policies, procedures and other proposals for financial issues and make amendments as required. To analyse and advise on proposals for spending, savings or other service and corporate initiatives. To have oversight of budget monitoring (capital and revenue) in service departments, including developing financial data analytics where appropriate and challenge where necessary. To support service managers in appropriately risk assessed spending and income areas to understand and address key financial management issues and cost drivers and budget management. To provide support to budget managers during budget preparation, monthly monitoring, year-end and closure of accounts To support senior managers in developing and implementing strategies to manage budget variances and achieve MT FS savings To complete or support as appropriate, the completion of relevant complex grant and statistical returns, including guidance on accounting and audit arrangements To contribute to the development of self-service by training and supporting service managers and developing self-service infrastructure. To participate in the development, review and dissemination of finance policies and procedures to the councils. To lead, manage and motivate staff through excellent communication, professional guidance, support and development in accor