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THIS ROLE HAS A SALARY RANGE OF £47,142 - £51,175 PER ANNUM, WORKING 36 HOURS PER WEEK.

Are you a qualified finance professional with a passion for public service, pensions and a flair for leadership? Join the Surrey Pension Team as a Finance Manager and play a key role in managing the financial operations of the Surrey Pension Fund – a £6 billion fund supporting over 130,000 members and 500 employers.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a small, dedicated team within the Surrey Pension Team, contributing to the delivery of our Finance Strategy and ensuring robust financial controls and reporting. You’ll work closely with a wide range of stakeholders including auditors, actuaries, funding managers, and the Pension Fund Committee and Local Pension Board.

ABOUT THE ROLE

In this role, you will take the lead in preparing the Pension Fund’s annual accounts and Annual Report, ensuring they are delivered to a high standard and in line with statutory requirements. You will be responsible for monitoring and managing the service’s £7 million operating budget, as well as overseeing the Fund’s cashflow and financial forecasts to support effective long-term planning.
You will play a key part in the day-to-day running of the Finance Team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance. Building and maintaining strong relationships with both internal colleagues and external stakeholders will be essential to ensure sound financial governance and collaborative working.
Additionally, you will champion digital innovation and drive forward process improvements that enhance operational efficiency and deliver a better experience for our customers.