Business Manager

A Business Manager is required to join the Accounting & Finance department within the Public Sector. This is a temporary position demanding both financial acumen and strong managerial skills.

Client Details

Our client is a well-respected and large organisation within the public sector. They are committed to serving the local community, ensuring transparency and efficiency in all their operations.

Description

As the Business Manager, you will lead and manage a dynamic and complex function that supports all elements of the Parking Service. You will be responsible for overseeing a wide range of tasks, including but not limited to:

• Purchasing & Purchase Orders: Ensuring efficient and effective procurement processes are in place to support the service.
• Invoice Payment: Managing the timely payment of invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal policies.
• Income Reconciliation: Overseeing cash and electronic payment channels, ensuring accurate and consistent reconciliation.
• Third-Party Invoicing: Managing invoicing processes with third parties in line with contractual agreements.
• Audit: Supporting internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
• Reporting: Providing regular, detailed reports on financial and operational performance to senior management.
• Tariff & Price Setting: Leading the review and setting of tariffs and pricing, ensuring alignment with business goals and market conditions.
• Systems Administration: Administering IT platforms and systems integral to the operation of the Parking Service, ensuring they are running smoothly and are well-maintained.
• Contracts: Managing the contractual obligations with suppliers, partners, and third-party providers.
• Strategy & Policy Development: Developing and reviewing strategy and policy documents that drive the direction of the Parking Service.

Profile

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate the following:

• Proven experience in a business support or management role, ideally within local government, parking, transport, or service industries.
• Strong knowledge of financial processes including purchasing, invoicing, income reconciliation, and audit.
• Experience with tariff and price setting, preferably within a public sector or service-focused environment.
• Strong IT skills, including systems administration, and an ability to manage and improve complex IT platforms.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong leadership skills, with experience managing teams and guiding them through change and improvement.
• A strategic mindset, with the ability to develop and implement policy and strategy documents.
• A high level of attention to detail and accuracy in managing financial and operational data.

Job Offer

• An estimated hourly pay rate of £26.1 to £31.9 GBP.
• The chance to work in a highly reputable organisation within the Public Sector.
• The opportunity to make a significant impact in the local community.
• The experience of working in a highly collaborative and supportive team environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Business Manager looking to make a real difference in a large public sector organisation.