Vacancy Information
Starting Salary: £31,096 per annum.
Days and Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00
Flexi time is applicable, and starting and finishing times are flexible.
To start 1st December 2024.
East Lothian Council is seeking a graduate or equivalent to join the team. The post will be based in Service Accounting and will provide financial support to a range of services.
The successful candidate will undertake the CIPFA Accountancy Qualification and will receive full support to do so including leave to attend online seminars and exams as well as study leave and full financial support subject to the applicant agreeing to the conditions in the Learning at Work policy.
This is a critical post within the structure and there will be opportunities for the successful applicant to help shape the future direction of the team and this is an exciting time to join.
The council offers flexible working, including working from home and flexi time, generous annual leave entitlement and a career average earnings pension scheme.
Home Working Consideration
Applications for homeworking or hybrid working will be considered for this post, subject to a trial period and in accordance with East Lothian Council’s Home Working and Worksmart Policies which can be found. Home or Hybrid working options can be discussed with candidates invited for interview. All applicants must live in the UK and will be expected to attend Council offices from time to time as required.
Job Details
As a key member of the wider Finance Team, the Finance Business Partner will be expected to:
Actively contribute to the development of the Council’s annual strategic budget setting process;
To develop and prepare directorate service budgets aligned to the approved annual strategic budget;
Take a lead role in supporting the successful delivery of the Council’s statutory financial accounts and other key statutory returns;
Work collaboratively with Service Managers and Heads of Service to manage their resources effectively and as efficiently as possible, providing appropriate financial advice and guidance to support service delivery and facilitate any future transformational change agenda.