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There has never been a better time to work for our council. A significant surge in growth is about to take place in Peterborough, benefiting everyone who lives, works, and spends time here. The Council continues to make positive strides on its improvement journey by unlocking potential, driving innovation and creativity, and ensuring the best use of its resources. Delivering services that reflect value for money for our residents is the core priority underpinning all efforts.
To support our exciting work, we pride ourselves on having strong corporate functions. The Finance Team is at the heart of the organisation, playing a vital role in achieving our goals. We are now looking for a Head of Corporate Finance to lead our technical team.
The role
This position will be responsible for delivering the Council's statutory financial statements, managing Treasury activities, providing technical accounting and taxation advice, and leading our Corporate Finance team to success. You will work closely with strategic finance professionals, the deputy section 151 officer, external auditors, and will maximise the benefits of the Unit4 system.
About You
To apply, you must be CCAB qualified with experience in local government finance. You should be able to:
* Apply technical skills and demonstrate a business-like approach.
* Show strong leadership skills to guide the team through the annual process.
* Prioritise and manage multiple demands effectively with minimal supervision.
* Nurture and develop the team to ensure resilience and succession planning.
* Take a proactive, flexible approach with persistence and resourcefulness.
* Resolve complex financial problems with workable solutions.
* Develop effective relationships with stakeholders, including senior and operational leaders, finance professionals, members, and external auditors.
* Communicate technical financial information clearly to non-finance audiences, including members, through writing, presentations, and face-to-face interactions.
* Drive improvements in finance processes, controls, and reporting.
A market supplement of up to £5,000 may be available for an exceptional candidate.
Our Benefits
We value our colleagues and offer benefits beyond our generous annual leave (starting at 25 days plus bank holidays) and the local government pension scheme. These include:
* Access to benefits via Vivup, including discounts, Cycle to Work, and Home & Electronics schemes
* Purchase of up to 10 additional days of annual leave (pro-rata)
* Car lease scheme access
* Tax-efficient Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs)
* Development opportunities, including apprenticeships
* Paid volunteering hours annually
* Participation in our equality, diversity, and inclusion network
* Opportunities for Employee Recognition Awards
* Support for foster carers, including five paid days of leave per year
Our Commitments
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, especially from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and minority ethnic communities. Your perspectives and experiences are valued and integral to our success.
We aim to make our recruitment process accessible. If you require reasonable adjustments during application or interview, please contact [emailprotected]; we will work with you to meet your needs.
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