Management Accountant

Management Accountant

Croydon, London (Greater)

Salary: Competitive 

The Role

We are seeking to create a talented and highly skilled team that can play a key role in building the commerciality of our highly regarded (nationally recognised) Community Equipment Service (CES). CES operates within the Croydon Council as a stand-alone commercial business competing against other private sector providers.

You will be responsible for leading the management accounting planning and forecasting processes within CES including retail. Reporting on product and contract profitability. You will provide management accounting reports to CES managers and the Board and ensuring senior management in CES are appraised on business performance and you will be involved in commercial pricing and complex modelling for contract bids. You will manage a small team in ensuring procurement and system activities are fit for purpose. To be considered for this role you must have an accountancy professional membership qualification.

The Community Equipment Service

The Community Equipment Service provides a vital service to residents, enabling them to maintain their independence at home. Through commercial contract partnerships with other local authorities we enable over 100,000 deliveries a year of essential pieces of health and social care related equipment. We are proud of our track record in delivering innovative commercial solutions which provide cost savings to eight local authorities, enabling resources to go further.

We have an exciting vision for future growth in our business plan delivering year on year commercial growth for our business. Our key development areas include new commercial contracts with public sector organisations and the launch of a nationwide retail equipment & services business. To fulfil this ambition we have recently completed a management restructure, enhancing our commerciality and growth capability whilst ensuring service excellence to our customers and partners. As a result of this we are recruiting to this key role, critical to our success.

About Croydon

Croydon hasn’t seen expansion like we are currently experiencing since the 1960s. We’re already well underway with some £5bn of investment that will be completed over the next few years. New offices, new retail, and new homes will provide well-paid jobs and high-quality accommodation for our rapidly growing population.

Croydon is a naturally ambitious council – so we’re looking for inspirational leaders who share our passion for supporting business growth and responding to local needs.

Strong partnerships are the foundation for the future. That’s why we’re constantly looking forward. We need to find creative new ways of working together with other agencies and the private sector to deal with the financial challenges ahead.

Because with growth comes increased demand – but also huge opportunity.

Chances like this only come along once in a generation, and our task, and maybe yours, is to shape a positive future for Croydon’s residents and businesses alike.

Closing date: TBC

Short listing: 18^th/19th May

Interviews: 2nd/5^th/6th June

Equalities and Safeguarding Statement

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.

Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The Successful candidate will be subject to an standard DBS check.