Area Business Manager
Area Business Manager
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£ 46670 - 57025
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Job Description
- Suffolk County Council - West Suffolk House Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP33 3YU - Hybrid
- 46670 - 57025 per annum (pro rata if part time)
- 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available
- Permanent
Are you ready to lead and inspire Join our West Senior Management Team as an Area Business Manager and make a meaningful impact in your local community.
What you will do
- Provide strategic leadership in budget setting monitoring and performance reporting.
- Advise and support the Area Director and senior leadership team on financial and operational matters.
- Lead and supervise Business and Finance staff across multiple locations.
- Ensure efficient and effective business performance processes.
- Act as the first point of contact for financial and business performance issues.
- Deliver training and guidance to budget holders.
- Liaise with Suffolk County Council (SCC) corporate finance to manage budget changes.
- Conduct financial and business performance analysis to support decision-making.
- Ensure compliance with SCC financial procedures and performance standards.
- Collaborate with providers and contract teams to monitor service quality and cost-effectiveness.
- Promote the Councils vision values and priorities across teams and partnerships.
Your responsibilities
- Produce monthly reports with strategic analysis and recommendations.
- Track and influence performance trajectories within agreed timescales.
- Oversee financial administration including payments forecasting and Oracle data integrity.
- Provide advanced financial direction to the area management team.
- Support delivery of key business indicators and transformation programmes.
- Manage and develop Business and Finance staff fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Identify and implement process improvements across the area and county.
- Maintain robust financial monitoring and ensure cost savings are reflected in budgets.
- Act as an escalation point for internal and external finance-related matters.
- Ensure delivery of savings plans and compliance with governance frameworks.
About the team
Youll be part of the Adult Social Care (ASC) leadership team supporting the Area Director. Localities are aligned with place-based alliances and work closely with health partners on integration initiatives. Youll collaborate with social work occupational therapy reablement mental health learning disability commissioning and contracting teamsmanaging a gross budget of 3595 million.
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx).If you believe you can succeed in this role apply. Even if you dont meet all requirements still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
Empowering Everyone
Were big believers in potential possibility and the power of different ideas. Were always searching for ways to encourage respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation as shown in ourWorkforce Equality Report.
For more information
Please contact Clement Mawoyo for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 0 or emailing .
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx).
Step 2 - Click Apply Now to start your online application.
Step 3 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details).
Please note: Without a CV your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. If you would like an adjustment to this process due to a disability please contact us at 0 or
We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We ask you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage please contact our Recruitment Team by emailingor calling 0. If you are invited to the next stage of selection you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.
Closing date:11.30pm 9 June 2025.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
