Finance & Administration Manager
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 24 Mehefin 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £43,693 i £47,754 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Competitive |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 11 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | County Fleetcare Unit QA Beacon Business Park, Weston Road Stafford, ST18 0WL |
| Cwmni: | Staffordshire County Council |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | staffscc/TP/15883/3335 |
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County Fleetcare are seeking a proactive and experienced Finance & Administration Manager to lead our financial operations and administrative functions. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the strategic and operational success of a service that supports both the Council and the wider community.
County Fleetcare is a vital trading service within the Council, responsible for the procurement and maintenance of the Council’s fleet. Supporting a wide range of services—from Highways and Libraries to Countryside Management—County Fleetcare also serves external public sector clients, including schools, academies, and other local authorities. Operating from a dedicated premises in Stafford, the service plays a key role in keeping essential services moving across the county.
Main Responsibilities
As Finance & Administration Manager you will:
- Lead and manage all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Oversee administrative processes to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
- Work closely with senior management to develop and implement financial strategies.
- Monitor financial performance and identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.
- Support the delivery of high-quality services to internal departments and external clients.
- Lead procurement activities, including contract negotiation, supplier management, and ensuring value for money in all purchasing decisions.
- Oversee the development and implementation of procurement policies and procedures to ensure transparency, compliance, and efficiency.
We are looking for you to bring your financial expertise and strong leadership skills, as well as:
- Proven experience in financial management, preferably within a public sector or service-based environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
- A proactive approach to process improvement and operational efficiency.
- A relevant finance qualification (e.g., AAT, CIMA, ACCA).
- Experience managing contracts and supporting administrative functions.
Interviews will be held weeks commencing 21st July 2025.
This is a permanent, full time role working 37 hours per week Monday - Friday with consideration for flexible working. The role is based at County Fleetcare in Stafford.
Prior experience in fleet or transport operations is not required, as we will provide comprehensive training to help you master the subject area. We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat about the role please contact Robert Page, Fleet & Engineering Manager at Robert.Page@Staffordshire.gov.uk
Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.
About Staffordshire County Council
We are no ordinary county council:
Our Values:
The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.
Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:
We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.
We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.
Our benefits:
We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.
In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire
Our recruitment process:
As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities
As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
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