Overview
Senior Finance Business Partner - Cambridge
Reference: CCC00458
Are you a collaborative leader with a passion for public service and financial excellence? Cambridge City Council is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to lead a high-performing, client-focused finance business partnering service across a range of vital council services. This is a pivotal role within our Finance Management Team, offering the opportunity to influence decision-making at the highest levels, drive innovation, and help shape the future of our city.
Responsibilities
* Play a key role in team leadership and development, championing our new business partnering approach within the team.
* Build trusted relationships with service leads and Directors, helping them to reap the benefits of our business partnering approach.
* Lead on budget setting, financial monitoring, and strategic planning for a portfolio of specialist services covering both capital and revenue.
* Lead on consolidating the overall financial position on all council services for budget setting and monitoring purposes and to update the Medium-Term Financial Strategy.
What We’re Looking For
* A fully qualified CCAB accountant (or equivalent) with a strong track record of continuous professional development.
* Proven ability to build effective business partnering relationships and deliver customer-focused services.
* Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
* Extensive experience in financial management within complex organisations.
* Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex financial data and regulations.
* A proactive, flexible, and innovative mindset, with a commitment to continuous improvement.
What we can offer
* A variety of learning and development opportunities via a range of sources and methods.
* Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and Additional Voluntary Contribution (Shared AVC) Scheme.
* Agile and Flexible working, annual leave purchasing, and pay progression.
* Confidential Employee Assistance Programme; Cycle to Work; Family-friendly policies; Flexible Bank Holidays.
* Free swimming at CCC pools; Generous annual leave (25 days rising to 30 after five years) plus public holidays (pro-rata for part-time).
* Gym membership salary sacrifice, Home & Electronics salary sacrifice, Lifestyle Savings discounts, Professional Membership Fees paid (dependent on role).
* Relocation assistance may be payable in approved cases; staff recognition and wellbeing programs; public transport subsidy.
* Hours: 37 per week; Location: Cambridge (on-site or flexible working from home as appropriate).
Contract and Pay
* Contract: Permanent
* Salary: £52,413 - £56,782 (CPB8) and £56,782 - £63,079 (CPB9) per annum (City Pay Band 8 progressing to Band 9).
* Basis: Full time
* Hours: 37 per week
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Job function
* Finance and Sales
Industries
* Public Sector
#J-18808-Ljbffr