Strategic Investment Partner
2 days ago
About the Role
The London Borough of Sutton is seeking an experienced professional to join its shared finance service with Kingston Council as a Strategic Investment Partner - Capital Planning.
This key position supports the Head of Financial Planning and Business Partnering by providing strategic guidance 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 aim to drive financial excellence and inspire success through strategic partnerships, financial expertise, and customer-focused services.
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're committed to supporting your career growth and offer a comprehensive package of benefits, including:
- Competitive salary range: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum
- 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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