Strategic Capital Finance Business Partner

4 weeks ago


Sutton, United Kingdom London Borough of Sutton Full time

About the Role

Sutton Council is seeking an exceptional candidate to fill the role of Strategic Capital Finance Business Partner in its shared finance service with Kingston Council. Whilst this role sits within the shared service, its focus is on Sutton Council only.

This key role supports the Head of Financial Planning and Business Partnering by providing expert advice regarding the council's capital and commercial programmes. The successful candidate will take responsibility 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.

The aim of the shared finance service is to add value and inspire success and we do this by:

Translating business intelligence into business success by delivering clear professional advice and insight Safeguarding the financial health of our Councils Empowering our customers to manage their finances Learning, improving and exceeding; supporting each other to develop our talent and achieve more. 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

As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.

In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.

Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:

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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