Performance Business and Finance Officer

Performance Business and Finance Officer

Position reference: 50138499
Directorate: Public Health and Communities | Service: Stronger, Safer & Healthier Communities

Salary: £27,711 - £30,060
Working Arrangements: Monday to Friday, 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Permanent

This post requires a Basic Criminal Record Check. Prospective employees will be required to give a reasonable account of any significant periods (6 months or more in the past 3 years) of time living abroad. When applying, please ensure you are prepared to start work with all the necessary legal documents, such as a valid visa, relevant to the type of work you will be undertaking.

At Barnsley Council, you can start a career that makes a real difference to people’s lives. We’re an award-winning council and one of the biggest employers in the borough, supporting around 243,000 people. We put people at the heart of everything we do, including our employees.

About The Post

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the diverse and busy service of the Stronger Communities Team. This role will be working within the Area Support Team to provide performance, business and finance support to the 6 Area Teams, and Elected Members across the Borough.

You Will

• Produce performance management reports and data analysis
• Handle queries face to face and over the phone
• Design and produce promotional materials/graphics/reports
• Support our grants scheme
• Input, check and maintain data
• Undertake financial administration and make payments
• Prepare reports and presentations
• Monitor budgets
• Undertake service wide business functions and projects

You Will Be/ Have

• A confident and effective communicator
• Excellent literacy, numeracy, presentation and IT skills
• Flexible and adaptable with a 'can do' attitude
• Respond to service requests in a timely manner
• Be able to handle and prioritise multiple requests

For an informal chat please email sarahrhodes@barnsley.gov.uk or phone 07823707866.

CVs will not be accepted. At Barnsley Council, we believe in second chances and value diversity. Our recruitment process is inclusive, and we welcome applicants with past convictions.