Summary: The Management Accountant at South Wales Fire and Rescue Service is responsible for maintaining the financial health of the organization, focusing on revenue budgeting, financial analysis, and reporting. This role involves developing financial planning methodologies and overseeing IT-related finance systems to ensure timely information provision. The position also includes supervisory duties and collaboration with departmental heads to align budget requirements with strategic goals. The successful candidate will contribute to the organization's mission of protecting and serving the community effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, prepare and manage the revenue budget for SWFRS.
• Support the closure of accounts process and assist in preparing the annual statutory statement of accounts.
• Prepare and manage the annual salary budget and approved staffing establishment.
• Work with departmental heads to gather budget requirements and ensure alignment with strategic goals.
• Implement and monitor internal controls to ensure efficient use of resources.
• Review and approve expenditure requests within delegated authority limits.
• Identify and recommend cost-saving initiatives and efficiency improvements.
• Analyse financial data to identify trends and undertake variance analysis.
• Assume supervisory responsibilities for the revenue team and resolve operational and performance issues.

Key Skills:

• Strong financial planning and analysis skills.
• Experience in budgeting and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of cost control methodologies.
• Ability to develop and maintain financial systems.
• Supervisory and leadership skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in the public sector finance environment.

Salary (Rate): £50,018

City: undetermined

Country: Wales

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other