GREATER MANCHESTER PENSION FUND

Pension Fund Accountancy

SENIOR FINANCE MANAGER

36 Hours - Permanent

Salary: Grade J. Scale 40 - £42,683 to Scale 43 - £45,591 with a professional bar at SCP 41**

The Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF) is one of the largest UK pension funds with total assets of over £25 billion and is administered by Tameside MBC.

Financial control is an important part of effective governance for GMPF, to underpin the core objective of offering a high quality pension scheme to its members, at a cost which is affordable to its employers.

The LGPS is in the process of fundamental change in its investment arrangements and GMPF, together with its Northern LGPS partners, is leading the way in responding to the Government’s agenda of reform in the LGPS.

This post will play a pivotal role in supporting the transformation of services delivered within Pension Fund Accountancy alongside professional standards and frameworks. The role will lead and advise on strategies for service related improvements that achieve GMPF and partner related priorities and objectives. The role will also support the implementation of new and innovative ways of organising and improving financial management service processes whilst also recognising and promoting the expected benefits.

This post requires strong technical financial skills, a thorough approach to financial modelling and an ability to work to deadlines and motivate staff effectively. A CCAB qualification is required as is experience in an accountancy environment. Experience in a public sector/pension fund accountancy environment is desirable.

Ref No: DPT329

Closing Date: Friday 8th November 2019

Interviews and Assessment Process: Tuesday 19th November 2019

Background information about GMPF can be found on: www.gmpf.org.uk

Please contact Paddy Dowdall 0161 301 7140 if you wish to discuss this role.

To apply please visit: www.greater.jobs

** This post is classified as being in a professional job category. As such the grade for the job has a professional grade development bar which employees can progress through subject to meeting the following criteria:

Relevant professional qualification for the job role at Level 6 or above AND a management qualification, AND

Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in the role, AND

Maintained membership of a regulated body where this is a requirement to practice in the role where applicable, AND

Professional standards practised to the highest expected level.