About The Role

Suffolk County Council
Address: Endeavour House, Ipswich, IP1 2BX - Hybrid
Salary: £28,598 per annum (pro rata for part time)
Hours: 37 hours per week, flexible working options available
Contract: Permanent

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Do you have a strong background in finance and business operations? Suffolk County Council is looking for a proactive and motivated Business and Finance Officer to join our Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Team within Adult Social Care.

What you will do

Support the Business and Finance Team in delivering key financial and operational services.
Provide leadership, supervision, and guidance to locality-based staff across Suffolk.
Ensure accurate and timely payments to care providers.
Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance business processes.
Resolve complex queries and deliver effective solutions.
Deliver training and support to care providers.
Interpret, analyse, and present data to support decision-making.
Manage, motivate, and develop team members through effective line management.

You will need

An ILM Level 3 or 5 qualification in Business Management, or equivalent relevant experience.
Strong knowledge of financial processes and experience using finance systems such as Oracle.
Proven line management experience, including supporting and developing staff.
Excellent communication, IT, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
The ability to lead change, build positive relationships, and work collaboratively.
A commitment to safeguarding and improving outcomes for people in Suffolk.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (JPP), which you can find in the ‘How to apply’ section towards the bottom of this advert.

If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team

You'll be joining a close-knit team that is friendly, motivated, and dedicated to achieving results. We value collaboration, continuous improvement, and creating an environment where people feel supported, respected, and able to thrive.

Empowering Everyone

We're big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re 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 our Workforce Equality Report.

For more information

Please contact Aaron Booker-Wootton for a casual conversation. You can reach him by calling 01473 264298 or emailing [email hidden]

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 supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template (docx) .

What interests you about this role, and what skills or experiences would you bring to it?
Tell us about a time when you worked with others to achieve a goal. What was your role, and what was the outcome?
Choose one of our We Aspire values and tell us about a time when you demonstrated it. What did you do, and what was the result?

Step 4 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details).

Please note: Without a supporting statement and CV, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.

For guidance on completing your application, please see our How to Apply page .

Planning to use Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Please ensure your application still reflects your own skills, experience and ideas. If used inappropriately, your application may not be processed. Please read our guidance for using AI to understand what’s acceptable.

Do you need any reasonable adjustments to help you to apply? If you are disabled and/or have additional support needs, you can request reasonable adjustments. You can do this by contacting our Recruitment Team at [email hidden] or 03456 014412. You can find examples of possible adjustments on our Reasonable Adjustment pages .

Closing date: 11.30pm, 10 September 2026.

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