Corporate Services Business Manager
You will provide support to the Director of Corporate Services and Divisional Heads within the Department in financial and business planning for the purposes of governance. This will be in reference to the Corporate Services Steering Group, the Directorate Business Improvement Plans and Directorate business as usual, by providing accurate business performance management information against delivery targets. You will be required to produce financial and business briefings, discussion and scoping papers which will include forecasting the business needs of the Directorate timeously and continually.
By facilitating financial, strategic planning, forecasting and maintaining integrity of accounting systems and records in line with directed policy and accounting conventions, you will provide regular and effective assurance.
SPS recruitment and selection practice is based on the fundamentals of our Behavioural Competency Framework. This identifies behaviours and standards required both of applicants seeking to join us, and our staff in their respective roles. Assessment of specific behaviours, of which there are twelve, will be determined by the role you are applying for. Whilst it is unlikely you will be assessed on all of them , you will be assessed on these identified as key to role.
Business Planning
Experience of leading, supporting, driving forward corporate delivery plans and adding value to a range of projects - ESSENTIAL
Financial Management
Experience of accounting systems and records in line with directed policy and accounting conventions - ESSENTIAL
Business Analysis & Communications
Proven experience of analysing business information to identify and communicate key messages - Essential
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Well-developed communication skills, both written and verbal, with evidence of your ability to vary your style of communication to ensure mutual understanding - ESSENTIAL
Building and Maintaining Relationships
Accomplished people management skills with the ability to build and maintain effective, working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders demonstrating your ability to negotiate with and positively influence others to achieve desired results - ESSENTIAL
Planning, Implementation and Control
Evidence of your excellent organisational skills, demonstrating your ability to prioritise, forward plan and manage competing demands to ensure outputs are delivered on time. Accuracy of information and attention to detail is crucial - ESSENTIAL
Problem Solving and Decision Making
Excellent decision-making skills with evidence of your ability to analyse complex issues, problem solve and produce credible recommendations by exercising a high level of initiative, judgement and discretion in deciding appropriate actions to be undertaken - ESSENTIAL
This opportunity is closed to applications.