Job Description

The Crown Prosecution Service is recruiting a finance operations lead in Wakefield and York. If you're looking for a career with real purpose, this is an opportunity for you.

About the Crown Prosecution Service

At the Crown Prosecution Service, we are responsible for delivering justice through the independent and effective prosecution of crime. As the principal prosecuting authority across England and Wales, the nature and diversity of cases we advise on and prosecute means our work is often emotionally challenging and complex. As such we employ over 7,000 individuals who think objectively, act professionally, show the utmost respect for others and continually strive for excellence.

About the role

As finance operations lead, you lead the finance business services and operations team, ensuring effective delivery of accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management and banking services. You report to the head of finance systems and operations - providing leadership, operational oversight and expert guidance to drive continuous improvement. Your work supports the delivery of justice by ensuring we meet financial obligations to suppliers, witnesses and staff accurately and on time.

About you

We're looking for someone with experience working in a finance team, demonstrating a sound knowledge of public sector finance frameworks. Experience in leading a team, using excellent people management skills to promote strong working relationships, is essential.

About our benefits

At the Crown Prosecution Service, we pride ourselves on providing benefits that ensure our employees' needs are central. We want to ensure you can thrive at work and home, offering support to achieve a balance. This includes flexible working hours, flexibility to support caring responsibilities and a family-friendly approach to work. We also offer a range of benefits including:

flexible and family-friendly?working competitive salary Civil Service pension, with an average employer contribution of 28.9% 25 days leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays 3 days paid volunteering leave an extra privilege day for the King's birthday 350 a year individual learning budget wellbeing support and counselling Cycle2work scheme, high street retailer offers and discounts
If you want to make a positive contribution to society supporting the vital work we do, find out more and apply today.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 42,530.00-47,660.00 per year

Work Location: In person