To be responsible for delivering a first class, value for money financial service that meets the legal, financial and Council aims and objectives to meet our customer requirements in accordance with Finance and Contract Procedure Rules.
To deputise, in the absence of or in place of, the Deputy Head of Finance/Head of Finance or other managers where necessary
To provide high quality financial information to senior management up to and including Executive Directors to allow decision-making.
To present financial information to a range of audiences, including contentious information to Scrutiny panels and other public meetings.
To represent Walsall Council at regional meetings and on regional projects as appropriate
To effectively manage yourself and the staff for which you are responsible, including ensuring at all times the following
Written procedures for all team roles are prepared and monitored
Deadlines are effectively managed, prioritised and met
Adequate staff cover to ensure maintenance of an effective finance service both within the team and across the finance service where appropriate
Resources aims, objectives and priorities are met