Job descriptionBehaviours and Key CompetenciesThe following are the generic behaviours expected from all finance staff– Has a positive and optimistic attitude– Always looks to improve ways of working– Is inquisitive and actively owns and seeks to solve problems– Takes personal responsibility to find things out and develop and share knowledge– Communicates and collaborates pro-actively– Builds trust-based relationships– Demonstrates ethical behaviours as set out in the ethical standards frameworkThese staff behaviours will be demonstrated in conjunction with the following key competencies– Is commercially aware – i.e. understands the cost drivers and true costs of services and considers the value in everything we do.– Able to listen, understand, and respond constructively to the viewpoints of others.– Able to challenge constructively, join the dots, and see the wider implications, acrossservices, processes and issues.– The ability to communicate clearly and openly with others in order to inform, instruct,persuade and encourage feedback.– Demonstrates a can do attitude and focuses energy and commitment on achievingpositive results that are critical to the organisations success.– Understands the role of the organisation, and the needs and expectations or internaland external customers, working professionally and innovatively to meet or exceed those needs and expectations– Demonstrates an open mind to challenge traditional approaches in a positive way,develops innovative idea, solves problems and continually improves performance.– Collaborates and consults with others effectively, in joint pursuit of team andorganisational goals.– Understands the environment in which the organisation operates and considers thefinancial and wider commercial implications of their decisions and actions.– Demonstrates the appropriate level of specialist knowledge and skills required toeffectively fulfil the role and ensure continuous developmentDesirable Criteria Assessed By:Knowledge of the financial framework in which the Council operates e.g. Constitution,
