JOB DESCRIPTION
Ref. R4/51:RMS/FINANCE MANAGER
Grade 6; Reports to Regional Manager
OVERALL SUMMARY
To manage and be responsible for ensuring the effective development and maintenance of
all business processes relating to the membership system. To be responsible for processing
the office budgets To manage a team of support staff. To deputise for other Level 6 posts in
the administrative support team.
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Managerial/Leadership
 Manage the RMS Learning Support staff within the Team and the clerical support
staff member involved in the Finances for both the Regional Office and Lay Budgets.
 To participate in the recruitment and selection of staff as required, and the induction
of new staff.
 To deputise for other Level 6 posts as appropriate. Lead Team Meetings and conduct
Development Review Process.
Financial
 In liaison with appropriate Regional Manager monitor expenditure and income on a
monthly basis reporting to the Regional Manager.
 Action all authorised payments and manage the expenditure for goods and services
for the Regional Office.
 Use relevant electronic authorisation systems, e.g. DCal, maintain petty cash system.
Prepare invoices as required.
 Produce financial reports as and when required.
Administration
 Review and maintain the membership function across the Region.
 Liaise with RMS Operations at National level.
 Implement new processes and procedures.
 Provide support to staff and branches on the effective use of the membership system
to help achieve UNISON objectives.
 Prepare membership information for industrial action ballots in accordance with
UNISON’s procedures.
 Ensure that efficient and effective administrative systems are in place to support our
organising culture
LEVEL 6
PERSON SPECIFICIATION
UNISON is an equal opportunities employer, committed to providing equal opportunities
regardless of race, marital status, gender, sexuality, disabilities or age. This Person
Specification is designed to help members of the interviewing panel to judge the qualities of
the interviewees in a systematic and consistent way in accordance with UNISON’s Equal
Opportunities Policy. It is given to all job applicants for information.
Managerial/Leadership
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Ability to manage a wide range of staff, using effective interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage a team through demonstrating effective leadership skills
Ability to chair meetings, conduct individual meetings
Ability to prepare and manage budgets, providing regular clear and concise
information on the financial position of the Office and Lay Budgets
Ability to manage database applications in accordance with agreed procedures
Ability to coach/train staff and activists
Communication/Interpersonal Skills
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Knowledge of effective electronic communication as well as other forms of
communication.
Ability to ensure effective communication across teams and office.
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to deal with potential conflicts and challenging situations
Initiative and Independance
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Ability to work to tight timescales and work under pressure
Ability to work on their own and as part of a team
Ability to use own inititive in all areas of work
Specialist/Technical
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Ability to learn new IT applications and advise others on their use.
Detailed knowledge of databases and their uses
Detailed knowledge of the use of different forms of IT to communicate with others in
a clear and understandable format.
To be able to use a wide range of Information Technology including all Microsoft
applications.
Sound knowledge of large databases and their application
Knowledge of electronic budgeting and financial systems and their application.
Ability to use all forms of communication effectively and efficiently.
General
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Commitment to and understanding of equal opportunities and good practice in a
workplace setting.
Commitment to the values of UNISON.
APRIL 2013