Business Partner for Strategic Capital Investments

2 days ago

Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, United Kingdom London Borough of Sutton Full time

About the Role

The London Borough of Sutton is seeking an exceptional candidate to join its Financial Planning and Business Partnering team as a Business Partner for Strategic Capital Investments.

This key position supports the Head of Financial Planning and Business Partnering by providing expert advice on the council's capital and commercial programmes. The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Developing and implementing the council's capital investment strategies and programmes
  • Aligning the capital strategies with the treasury strategy by working closely with colleagues across the finance unit
  • Financially modeling and appraising projects, including assessment of financing options
  • Leading the end of year closing of accounts processes for capital and ensuring all capital transactions are appropriately reflected in the council's accounts

About Us

This role is part of the Financial Planning and Business Partnering team that supports Sutton Council only, within the shared finance service. The team has 17 positions that combine to deliver revenue and capital financial planning and business partnering services.

We're committed to delivering excellent services and driving financial excellence in the borough.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

  • Experience in developing and implementing capital investment strategies and programmes
  • Experience aligning the capital strategies with the treasury strategy by working closely with colleagues across the finance unit
  • Experience in financial modeling and project appraisal, including assessment of financing options
  • Experience leading the end of year closing of accounts processes for capital and ensuring all capital transactions are appropriately reflected in the council's accounts
  • Strong technical understanding of the prudential framework and local authority capital programme financing and reporting requirements
  • Hold a relevant professional qualification (e.g. CIPFA, CIMA, MBA etc) or demonstrable equivalent experience of operating at that level
  • Experience providing support and challenge to senior officers and leadership in a local authority
  • Proven leadership skills and the ability to engage and inspire

Our Offer To You

We offer a competitive salary range: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum, and a comprehensive package of benefits, including:

  • Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)
  • Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)
  • Three volunteering days per year in Sutton
  • Comprehensive learning and development programme
  • Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out, and leisure activities
  • Interest-free season ticket loans
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Car parking scheme
  • Bicycle loan facilities and cycle-to-work scheme
  • Zip car scheme
  • Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses
  • Confidential wellbeing and counselling support
  • Subsidised gym membership

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