Job Introduction
Finance & Resources Manager - West Yorkshire Joint Services
Post Reference: WYJS:11-25
Salary: £47,754 - £49,764 (Pay Award Pending)
Grade: WY12 (SCP 38 - 40)
Full Time: 37 Hours/week
Location: West Yorkshire Joint Services HQ at Morley, Leeds and Hybrid Working Arrangements.
Permanent position
West Yorkshire Joint Services (WYJS) is set within a unique and diverse urban complex with five West Yorkshire local authorities – Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield. Located at the heart of the UK, West Yorkshire has an abundant history and is a major commercial and cultural centre, surrounded by beautiful environment with the scenic valleys of Airedale and Wharfedale and deeply etched valleys of Rivers Aire and Calder, descending from the Pennine.
For over thirty years, WYJS, led by a joint committee has delivered a range of diverse shared services on behalf of the five West Yorkshire local authorities, which extends to both public and private sectors. These services either fulfil a statutory role such as Archaeological Advisory Services, Archives, Ecology Services and Trading Standards or those such as Archaeological Services and Calibration Services provide a first-class commercial resource, delivering vital services to local and national businesses.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated individual with proven abilities on Local Authority financial management who can demonstrate an ability to manage resources effectively.
The role involves leading on the provision of all aspects of revenue and capital budget monitoring, forecasting and reporting. You will be responsible for the provision of professional Financial and Management accounting support to Budget Holders and Managers within West Yorkshire Joint Services. You will lead and be responsible for the cost benefit analysis of all projects including the financial and investment appraisal of major capital developments. The postholder will also be responsible for managing the delivery of the Facilities Management function across all WYJS sites.
If this excites you and you have the drive and ambition to be successful at WYJS, then we want to hear from you.
To find out more or arrange an informal discussion with Maria Bellis, Head of Commercial and Resources, please email maria.bellis@wyjs.org.uk or call 0113 535 3121
Closing Date: Midnight of 14th April 2025 Interview Date: w/c 28 April 2025
To apply for this vacancy, please see our websitehttps://www.wyjs.org.uk/work-for-us
West Yorkshire Joint Services is an equal opportunities employer where employees can enjoy a range of benefits in the salary package including a generous pension scheme, holiday allowance, hybrid working and a flexi-time scheme.
NOTE: CANVASSING OF, OR FAILURE TO DISCLOSE RELATIONSHIP TO ANY COUNCILLOR OR SENIOR OFFICER OF WYJS OR THE CONSTITUENT LOCAL AUTHORITIES WILL DISQUALIFY CANDIDATE