Senior Finance Business Partner

1 month ago


Kettering, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Northamptonshire Sport Full time
Senior Finance Business Partner (Adults)

We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic CCAB qualified accountant to join our finance management team. As a Senior Finance Business Partner, you will contribute to the overall strategic and operational management of the finance division. You will have the opportunity to put your wide range of finance skills and business acumen to practice, shaping our finances to support the delivery of our corporate priorities.

You will provide high-quality financial support to Executive Directors, Assistant Directors, and Service Managers. This is a high-profile role that requires good management skills to ensure finance services are professional and customer-focused. You will be responsible for supporting the front-line services of Adults Services, while also supporting the Strategic Finance Business Partner in the effective management and control of the annual revenue budget, the Council's Medium-Term Financial Strategy, the capital programme, and the overall control environment with a focus on strong financial governance.

About You

You will be CCAB qualified with a commitment to ongoing professional development, and up-to-date knowledge of accountancy policy, including IFRS/CIPFA codes of practice and taxation. You will have the ability to communicate complex financial issues to non-financial managers and external organisations. Your understanding of local government, including the specific complexities, major influences, and challenges it faces, will be essential.

We offer a vibrant working environment with:

  • a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution, providing life cover and ill-health protection.
  • lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge, and potential in a large unitary council.
  • generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days.
  • hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs, to help you achieve a healthy work-life balance.

We provide a range of great benefits, including an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, and supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.

About Us

Our Values and Behaviours

Our values define who we are and how we operate, forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues, and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision-making and delivery and are:

Customer-focused
Respectful
Efficient
Supportive
Trustworthy

Our Key Commitments

We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. We will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. North Northamptonshire Council re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant in June 2024, highlighting our pledge to support the Armed Forces community. We obtained the silver status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and are now working towards achieving Gold status.



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