Brokerage & Finance Business Intelligence Manager

Grade 9- £56,058-£60,393pa

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and driven Brokerage Finance Manager to lead our Brokerage Finance and Business Intelligence function. Reporting to the Head of Procurement & Contract Management, you will lead a high-performing team delivering a critical service supporting commissioning teams, suppliers, and health partners. You will ensure accurate financial management, high-quality data insight, and continuous improvement across brokerage/payments processes across Children’s and Adults social care and Public Health.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Brokerage Finance & Business Intelligence team
• Develop strategic direction for the service
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships
• Oversee financial data accuracy and compliance
• Lead process mapping, improvement and redesign
• Drive continuous improvement and staff development
• Act as the escalation point for service issues
• Lead system development and improvements
• Work with Procurement and Finance to ensure governance is adhered to
• Provide reporting, insights, and respond to enquiries

About You

• Experience leading high-performing teams
• Strong financial and analytical capability
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience analysing complex data
• Ability to map existing processes, develop process improvement and deliver transformation to the team and the wider Council
• Strong problem-solving mindset

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to shape an essential service
• Lead transformation and innovation
• Collaborative and supportive environment
• Professional development opportunities

Additional Information This role requires an Enhanced DBS check.

Please view Job Profile here

For an informal discussion about the post,please contact Euan.Beales@havering.gov.uk

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 2/10/26 however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

You will be notified if your application has been successful. Interview date to be confirmed

Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770

Additional Information

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