Assistant Director (Finance Business Partnering) - #1781024

Job Description

About the role

As Assistant Director (Finance Business Partnering), you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the Council’s financial strategy, ensuring long-term sustainability and robust financial stewardship. Reporting to the Executive Director of Finance (S151 Officer), you will lead on the production of accurate and timely financial reporting, working with other Executive Directors and your Heads of Finance developing sustainable savings and ensuring developments in technology are embraced as far as possible to reduce cost. You will work closely with Members, senior officers, and external partners to provide strategic financial advice and support the delivery of corporate priorities. This role also includes working across the department to ensure smooth closure of accounts, securing unmodified audit opinions, maintaining effective audit and risk management functions and monitoring cashflow position.

About You

You will be a fully qualified member of a CCAB body (preferably CIPFA) with significant post-qualification experience in a senior finance leadership role. You will have demonstrable experience in developing and implementing financial strategies within a complex organisation, and a strong understanding of local government finance. You will bring a can-do attitude and a track record of delivering high-quality financial advice and leading successful budget-setting and financial planning processes. Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills are essential, along with the ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement in financial management and service delivery.

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What We Offer

• 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme , which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents
• Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time
• A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more
• Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance
  
  
  

How To Apply

Read the job description and person specification before clicking ‘Apply’ to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact Anisa Dar - [email protected]

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All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed.

Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.

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