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Finance Transactions Team Supervisor

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Job Title: Finance Transactions Team Supervisor
Grade/Salary: Band H, SCP 38-43 (£49,282 - £54,495 per annum)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full time
Working Pattern: Monday – Friday, 37 hours
Location: Sandwell Council House, Oldbury (Hybrid)
Closing Date: 16/08/2026
Sandwell Council’s Finance & Transformation Division is seeking an experienced Finance Transactions Team Supervisor to join its Revenues & Benefits team on a permanent, full-time basis based from its Oldbury office. The organisation is operating to a hybrid working model. We are seeking a proactive individual that will develop and support our Financial Transactions Service team.
This is a key role for the Council where you will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision and management of the Financial Transactions team within Revenues and Benefits, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services that contribute to the organisation's objectives, performance standards and customer service commitments. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated leader with strong financial administration experience, excellent people management skills and a passion for service improvement and digital transformation.
About the Role
- Lead, motivate and develop the Financial Transactions team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellent customer service.
- Manage the day-to-day operational activities of the Financial Transactions function, ensuring accuracy, efficiency and compliance with service standards.
- Support the Revenues and Benefits Financial Transactions Manager in the effective delivery of the service.
- Ensure the smooth operation of Cashier Services across multiple sites within Sandwell, providing leadership and support where required.
- Drive service modernisation initiatives, promoting the development and adoption of digital services, online transactions and automation solutions.
- Monitor team performance, identify improvement opportunities and implement effective operational processes.
- Support organisational objectives by ensuring the team delivers a responsive, efficient and customer-focused service.
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About You
- Ability to motivate individuals and drive team performance especially in tight deadlines in a highly pressurised environment.
- Excellent communication skills, oral and in writing, including presentation skills in formal, informal and public settings.
- Ability to analyse and interpret key data and formulate ideas and proposals.
- A good understanding of the Data Protection Act.
- Working knowledge of Oracle or similar applications.
- Able to lead and manage a large team of staff through complex and continuous change.
Why Sandwell Council?
At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values-led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package, and a strong focus on development. By joining us, you’ll play a key role in delivering services that make a real and lasting difference to thousands of people across the borough.
To find out more, please visit our careers page: We Are Sandwell – We Are Sandwell
How to Apply
To be considered for this role, please submit a CV and supporting statement to Imran_butt@sandwell.gov.uk
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