Are you an experienced and detail-oriented Business Coordinator?
Join a key department responsible for supporting financial control, procurement, and performance information across the organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that ensures efficiency and excellence in business operations.

HOLD A THIRD LEVEL QUALIFICATION IN A RELEVANT FINANCIAL-RELATED DISCIPLINE (E.G., FINANCE, BUSINESS STUDIES) AND HAVE AT LEAST 1 YEAR’S RELEVANT EXPERIENCE IN:

• Preparing estimates and monitoring substantial budgets.
• Managing business systems and financial performance data.
• Supervising staff including prioritising workloads.

OR

• Have 2 years’ relevant experience in all three of the above areas.

• Support the preparation and monitoring of revenue and capital estimates, and ensure timely variance analysis and corrective actions.
• Oversee the financial control of external funding, including financial agreements and service level documentation.
• Develop and maintain robust financial and budgetary control systems, in line with council policies and procedures.
• Contribute to the maintenance and review of departmental risk registers and action plans.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors during audits.
• Provide advice and guidance on procurement processes and ensure proper purchasing, payment procedures, and tender management.
• Ensure compliance with procurement legislation and maintain accurate inventories of property and equipment.
• Assist in managing and enhancing business practices and systems to meet departmental needs and align with council strategies.
• Support the department’s compliance with data protection, GDPR, and FOI policies.
• Assist in maintaining and developing departmental information systems, ensuring data accuracy and reporting integrity.
• Collate and prepare performance and compliance information for reports and committees.
• Conduct internal audits and recommend quality improvements.
• Supervise and support assigned staff, identifying development needs and coordinating workloads.
• Assist in planning business objectives, performance indicators, and work programmes.
• Represent the Finance, Procurement and Information Manager when required.
• Ensure all duties are performed in accordance with the council’s policies including customer care, equal opportunities, and health and safety.