Internal Audit Manager - Thurrock Council Salary: £53,460 - £61,638 Grays, 2 days per week in office Job Purpose To manage a team of audit staff to deliver internal audit reviews from agreed audit plans to specified quality and timescales. To coach and develop staff to deliver the highest quality service. To act as the client management contact and audit specialist for a range of council service areas and external clients. Lead by example in modelling and embedding the council's values and behaviours to help build a sustainable highly effective organisation and develop our reputation as a successful council delivering great value for its residents. Key Service Accountabilities: Audit Planning - contribute to the preparation of the council audit plan through consultation with the Head of Internal Audit, Counter Fraud, Risk Management and Insurance. To take the lead on preparing audit plans, including consultation with senior management, research, risk assessment and presentation of the draft audit plan for approval by senior management teams and the Audit committee. Managing the team - take line manager responsibility for several named audit staff (Senior and Internal Auditors), carrying out all the required functions of a line manager; coaching and development, allocation and supervision of work, appraisals, identification of development needs and training to address these, regular one to one meetings, managing performance and attendance in conformance with council policies and procedures. Delivery of audit workplans - manage across the wider team to ensure agreed audit plans are delivered in line with agreed performance measures. Allocate work to team members according to skills, experience and development needs of staff. Client management - act as the key contact for allocated council Assistant Directors and shared service client managers. Attend senior management team meetings to present the outcomes of internal audit work, attend audit committee meetings as the head of internal audit for allocated clients and present audit progress reports and annual opinion statements. Deliver awareness raising for teams of managers and elected Members on audit and governance matters. Monitoring and Quality Assurance - Ensure all audits are completed within agreed Quality Assurance and Improvement Programme (QAIP) through regular monitoring of work across the team. Initiate service development project groups to take forward service improvement projects and oversee the delivery of outcomes from these. Person Specification CCAB/CIMA accounting qualification or MIIA (or equivalent CIIA qualification) Demonstrable success at inter-agency working establishing and building partnerships and productive working relationships within a complex policy and service environment with senior managers and councillors, and a wide range of other bodies, such as partner organisations, communities, public agencies and statutory bodies. Significant relevant experience in a management position with a record of measurable success leading and developing a significant organisational function or service in a large multi-disciplined organisation with comparable scope, budgets and resources including experience of producing a full statement of organisational accounts and all arrangements leading up to that. Evidence of successful resources management in a multi-disciplinary environment, as well as a successful track record in managing large budgets, business planning, quality and performance management including developing strategic financial plans, planning formulating and monitoring complex revenue and capital budgets with varied funding streams and partners.
Mar 22, 2026
Full time
Internal Audit Manager - Thurrock Council Salary: £53,460 - £61,638 Grays, 2 days per week in office Job Purpose To manage a team of audit staff to deliver internal audit reviews from agreed audit plans to specified quality and timescales. To coach and develop staff to deliver the highest quality service. To act as the client management contact and audit specialist for a range of council service areas and external clients. Lead by example in modelling and embedding the council's values and behaviours to help build a sustainable highly effective organisation and develop our reputation as a successful council delivering great value for its residents. Key Service Accountabilities: Audit Planning - contribute to the preparation of the council audit plan through consultation with the Head of Internal Audit, Counter Fraud, Risk Management and Insurance. To take the lead on preparing audit plans, including consultation with senior management, research, risk assessment and presentation of the draft audit plan for approval by senior management teams and the Audit committee. Managing the team - take line manager responsibility for several named audit staff (Senior and Internal Auditors), carrying out all the required functions of a line manager; coaching and development, allocation and supervision of work, appraisals, identification of development needs and training to address these, regular one to one meetings, managing performance and attendance in conformance with council policies and procedures. Delivery of audit workplans - manage across the wider team to ensure agreed audit plans are delivered in line with agreed performance measures. Allocate work to team members according to skills, experience and development needs of staff. Client management - act as the key contact for allocated council Assistant Directors and shared service client managers. Attend senior management team meetings to present the outcomes of internal audit work, attend audit committee meetings as the head of internal audit for allocated clients and present audit progress reports and annual opinion statements. Deliver awareness raising for teams of managers and elected Members on audit and governance matters. Monitoring and Quality Assurance - Ensure all audits are completed within agreed Quality Assurance and Improvement Programme (QAIP) through regular monitoring of work across the team. Initiate service development project groups to take forward service improvement projects and oversee the delivery of outcomes from these. Person Specification CCAB/CIMA accounting qualification or MIIA (or equivalent CIIA qualification) Demonstrable success at inter-agency working establishing and building partnerships and productive working relationships within a complex policy and service environment with senior managers and councillors, and a wide range of other bodies, such as partner organisations, communities, public agencies and statutory bodies. Significant relevant experience in a management position with a record of measurable success leading and developing a significant organisational function or service in a large multi-disciplined organisation with comparable scope, budgets and resources including experience of producing a full statement of organisational accounts and all arrangements leading up to that. Evidence of successful resources management in a multi-disciplinary environment, as well as a successful track record in managing large budgets, business planning, quality and performance management including developing strategic financial plans, planning formulating and monitoring complex revenue and capital budgets with varied funding streams and partners.
Finance Business Partner Salary: £53,460 - £61,638 + benefits Hybrid working - 2 days per week in the office Job Purpose Reporting to the Head of Finance Business Partnering for Housing, this role will manage one Accountant and support the Housing directorate by providing a full finance business partnering service. In addition to providing valuable financial insight and supporting decision-making, the Finance Business Partner will work closely with services to manage financial challenges, including pressures such as rising temporary accommodation costs. This role plays a key part in supporting the organisation's financial sustainability and strategic priorities through the delivery of high-quality financial management, business partnering, and professional advice. You will work closely with senior stakeholders to support decision-making, ensure robust financial planning and control, and contribute to service transformation and performance improvement. Key Responsibilities • Provide financial business partnering to Housing services, including budget monitoring and forecasting. • Support managers in understanding financial performance, cost drivers and financial pressures such as temporary accommodation costs. • Identify savings opportunities and support the delivery of financial improvement plans. • Develop financial models and business cases to support service changes and investment decisions. • Ensure compliance with financial procedures and governance requirements. • Build effective relationships with service managers to strengthen financial accountability. About You We are looking for a motivated and capable finance professional who can operate effectively within a complex and evolving organisation. You will demonstrate both technical expertise and strong stakeholder engagement skills. • Relevant professional qualification (e.g., CCAB/CIMA or equivalent) or significant relevant experience appropriate to the seniority of the role. • Strong technical financial knowledge including budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and financial analysis. • Experience working in a complex organisational environment with multiple stakeholders (public sector experience desirable). • Ability to influence, challenge, and support senior managers and budget holders to improve financial performance and decision-making. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance audiences.
Mar 21, 2026
Full time
Finance Business Partner Salary: £53,460 - £61,638 + benefits Hybrid working - 2 days per week in the office Job Purpose Reporting to the Head of Finance Business Partnering for Housing, this role will manage one Accountant and support the Housing directorate by providing a full finance business partnering service. In addition to providing valuable financial insight and supporting decision-making, the Finance Business Partner will work closely with services to manage financial challenges, including pressures such as rising temporary accommodation costs. This role plays a key part in supporting the organisation's financial sustainability and strategic priorities through the delivery of high-quality financial management, business partnering, and professional advice. You will work closely with senior stakeholders to support decision-making, ensure robust financial planning and control, and contribute to service transformation and performance improvement. Key Responsibilities • Provide financial business partnering to Housing services, including budget monitoring and forecasting. • Support managers in understanding financial performance, cost drivers and financial pressures such as temporary accommodation costs. • Identify savings opportunities and support the delivery of financial improvement plans. • Develop financial models and business cases to support service changes and investment decisions. • Ensure compliance with financial procedures and governance requirements. • Build effective relationships with service managers to strengthen financial accountability. About You We are looking for a motivated and capable finance professional who can operate effectively within a complex and evolving organisation. You will demonstrate both technical expertise and strong stakeholder engagement skills. • Relevant professional qualification (e.g., CCAB/CIMA or equivalent) or significant relevant experience appropriate to the seniority of the role. • Strong technical financial knowledge including budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and financial analysis. • Experience working in a complex organisational environment with multiple stakeholders (public sector experience desirable). • Ability to influence, challenge, and support senior managers and budget holders to improve financial performance and decision-making. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance audiences.
Head of Financial Assurance - Internal Audit, Risk, Insurance and Counter Fraud Salary: £75,312 - £87,032 + benefits Hybrid working - 2 days per week in the office Job Purpose Lead and shape a newly established Risk, Insurance and Internal Audit function through the development and delivery of a robust service plan, ensuring the effective implementation of key service priorities and performance objectives on behalf of the Finance Directorate and the wider organisation. Model and embed organisational values and behaviours, contributing to the development of a sustainable, high-performing organisation and strengthening its reputation for delivering excellent value to stakeholders. Provide clear strategic leadership and direction to the service, driving continuous improvement and transformation while fostering effective collaboration with elected members, partners and key stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Lead the internal audit, risk management, insurance and counter fraud functions. Contribute to and deliver objectives from the Financial Services Business Plan in relation to risk, insurance and internal audit services, as well as cross-cutting corporate initiatives (e.g. risk and assurance mapping arrangements). Ensure all aspects of the service are delivered to the highest professional standards by developing policies and procedures for risk, insurance and internal audit services, and monitoring implementation. Establish arrangements to undertake regular external evaluations of the quality and value for money of the services. Lead, manage and support staff within the function, including recruitment, training and performance management to ensure effective delivery of services. Develop and implement an enterprise risk management framework across the organisation and its partners to ensure the effective and efficient management of risk at all levels. Lead the development of the Internal Audit Service to ensure it meets statutory obligations under the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015. Manage relationships with external auditors and regulatory bodies. About You We are seeking a motivated and capable senior finance professional who can operate effectively within a complex and evolving organisation. You will demonstrate both technical expertise and strong stakeholder engagement skills. Relevant professional qualification (e.g., CCAB/CIMA or equivalent) or significant relevant experience appropriate to the seniority of the role. Experience working in a complex organisational environment with multiple stakeholders (public sector experience desirable). Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance audiences. Strong IT skills, including advanced Excel and familiarity with financial systems. Ability to manage competing priorities, work proactively and deliver to deadlines.
Mar 21, 2026
Full time
Head of Financial Assurance - Internal Audit, Risk, Insurance and Counter Fraud Salary: £75,312 - £87,032 + benefits Hybrid working - 2 days per week in the office Job Purpose Lead and shape a newly established Risk, Insurance and Internal Audit function through the development and delivery of a robust service plan, ensuring the effective implementation of key service priorities and performance objectives on behalf of the Finance Directorate and the wider organisation. Model and embed organisational values and behaviours, contributing to the development of a sustainable, high-performing organisation and strengthening its reputation for delivering excellent value to stakeholders. Provide clear strategic leadership and direction to the service, driving continuous improvement and transformation while fostering effective collaboration with elected members, partners and key stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Lead the internal audit, risk management, insurance and counter fraud functions. Contribute to and deliver objectives from the Financial Services Business Plan in relation to risk, insurance and internal audit services, as well as cross-cutting corporate initiatives (e.g. risk and assurance mapping arrangements). Ensure all aspects of the service are delivered to the highest professional standards by developing policies and procedures for risk, insurance and internal audit services, and monitoring implementation. Establish arrangements to undertake regular external evaluations of the quality and value for money of the services. Lead, manage and support staff within the function, including recruitment, training and performance management to ensure effective delivery of services. Develop and implement an enterprise risk management framework across the organisation and its partners to ensure the effective and efficient management of risk at all levels. Lead the development of the Internal Audit Service to ensure it meets statutory obligations under the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015. Manage relationships with external auditors and regulatory bodies. About You We are seeking a motivated and capable senior finance professional who can operate effectively within a complex and evolving organisation. You will demonstrate both technical expertise and strong stakeholder engagement skills. Relevant professional qualification (e.g., CCAB/CIMA or equivalent) or significant relevant experience appropriate to the seniority of the role. Experience working in a complex organisational environment with multiple stakeholders (public sector experience desirable). Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance audiences. Strong IT skills, including advanced Excel and familiarity with financial systems. Ability to manage competing priorities, work proactively and deliver to deadlines.
Head of Finance Business Partnering - Housing Salary: £75,312 - £87,032 + benefits Location: Grays (2 days per week in office) Job Purpose Reporting to a senior finance leader, this role supports the Housing directorate across both Housing Revenue Account (HRA) and General Fund activities. The successful candidate will build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, providing constructive challenge and supporting the delivery of savings and efficiencies. The role plays a key part in developing the HRA Business Plan, leading financial modelling, producing reports for senior decision-making forums, and maintaining ownership of key financial models. Key Responsibilities Support strategic financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes Provide financial analysis, insight, and challenge to stakeholders Monitor financial performance, identifying risks, pressures, and opportunities Contribute to business cases, transformation programmes, and service improvements Ensure compliance with financial regulations, policies, and governance standards Build strong relationships to enhance financial understanding and accountability About You We are seeking a motivated and capable finance professional who can operate effectively within a complex organisation, combining strong technical expertise with excellent stakeholder engagement skills. Relevant professional qualification (e.g. CCAB/CIMA or equivalent) or significant relevant experience Strong technical financial skills including budgeting, forecasting, modelling, and analysis Experience working with multiple stakeholders in a complex environment (public sector experience desirable) Ability to influence, challenge, and support senior managers to improve financial performance Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance audiences Strong IT skills, including advanced Excel and financial systems Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to deadlines Commitment to continuous improvement and high-quality service delivery
Mar 21, 2026
Full time
Head of Finance Business Partnering - Housing Salary: £75,312 - £87,032 + benefits Location: Grays (2 days per week in office) Job Purpose Reporting to a senior finance leader, this role supports the Housing directorate across both Housing Revenue Account (HRA) and General Fund activities. The successful candidate will build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, providing constructive challenge and supporting the delivery of savings and efficiencies. The role plays a key part in developing the HRA Business Plan, leading financial modelling, producing reports for senior decision-making forums, and maintaining ownership of key financial models. Key Responsibilities Support strategic financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes Provide financial analysis, insight, and challenge to stakeholders Monitor financial performance, identifying risks, pressures, and opportunities Contribute to business cases, transformation programmes, and service improvements Ensure compliance with financial regulations, policies, and governance standards Build strong relationships to enhance financial understanding and accountability About You We are seeking a motivated and capable finance professional who can operate effectively within a complex organisation, combining strong technical expertise with excellent stakeholder engagement skills. Relevant professional qualification (e.g. CCAB/CIMA or equivalent) or significant relevant experience Strong technical financial skills including budgeting, forecasting, modelling, and analysis Experience working with multiple stakeholders in a complex environment (public sector experience desirable) Ability to influence, challenge, and support senior managers to improve financial performance Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance audiences Strong IT skills, including advanced Excel and financial systems Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to deadlines Commitment to continuous improvement and high-quality service delivery
