Overview
Reference: CCC00480
Description: Cambridge City Council is seeking a dynamic and collaborative Finance Business Partner to deliver high-performing, client-focused finance business partnering across a diverse portfolio of council services.
The key responsibility is to provide finance support to services throughout the annual financial cycle, from medium-term financial planning, budget setting, in-year financial monitoring and forecasting to year-end accounts preparation.
Working closely with your Senior Finance Business Partner, you will provide financial insight and analysis to services across the Corporate Hub, Economy and Place, and Shared Services.
This is a pivotal role within our Finance Business Partnering team which will influence operational performance, strategic planning, and the effective allocation of resources, by directly working with directors, strategic service managers and budget managers within the given portfolio.
About you
This is a great opportunity for someone at the early stages of their finance business partnering career, who is looking to build skills and gain experience in a supportive, public sector finance business partnering environment.
You should be AAT qualified or working towards a CCAB (or equivalent) qualification. Strong communication skills are essential, including the ability to explain financial information effectively to non-finance professionals, listen actively, and collaborate confidently with colleagues at all levels. We seek someone proactive, organised, open, and approachable, who can build positive working relationships across teams.
Intermediate Excel skills are important to assist with financial analysis, reporting, and modelling tasks.
Experience in local government finance is advantageous but not essential. Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn and grow in the role are what matter most.
If you are interested, please submit your application online, detailing key responsibilities and achievements along with a Supporting Statement showing how your experience, knowledge and skills are relevant to those detailed in the Person Specification. We would also like to know about your motivation for applying, your approach to business partnering, and how your values are aligned with our organisational values.
What we can offer:
A variety of learning and development opportunities via a range of sources and methods
Access to the highly valued Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Additional Voluntary Contribution (Shared AVC) Scheme
Agile and Flexible working
Annual leave purchasing scheme
Annually negotiated pay and award progression
Confidential advice and support via an Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Family friendly policies
Flexible Bank Holidays
Free swimming at CCC swimming pools
Generous annual leave allowance 25 days' per annum, rising to 30 days' after five years continuous service; plus 8 days public holidays (pro rata for part time)
Gym Membership salary sacrifice scheme
Home & Electronics salary sacrifice scheme
Lifestyle Savings with over 750 discounts from the UK's leading retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, attractions and more
Professional Membership Fees paid for, dependent on role
Relocation Assistance may be payable in approved cases
Staff reward and recognition framework- including annual staff awards ceremony
Subsidy for public transport
Your Care dynamic wellbeing platform
Hours: This is a full-time role, for 37 hours per week.
Working Pattern: Mondays to Fridays
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £41,771 – £47,181 (CPB6) – £47,181 – £52,413 (CPB7) per annum (City Pay Band 6 progressing to Band 7)
Location: This is flexible – working in Cambridge on site or at one of our offices or working from home. You will be able to work mainly from home and balance your work location according to need.
More Information:
You can click on the links here to find out more information about Staff Pay and Benefits, Working for the Council, our Values & Behaviours, Equality & Diversity in Recruitment or Our People & Culture Strategy.
If you would like an informal chat, please contact Shipon Talukdar, Senior Finance Business Partner on 01223 458149 or email shipon.talukdar@cambridge.gov.uk.
Application Process:
To be considered for this role, please click ‘Apply Online’ and submit an application.
If you are an internal candidate you can apply by logging in to your Employee Self-Serve(ESS) and access the ‘Useful Links’ (top right of the dashboard, under the person icon) and click on ‘CCC Job Opportunities’.
**Cambridge City Council is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity, creating an inclusive environment for all employees.**
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Salary: *GBP*41,771 – *GBP*47,181 (CPB6) – *GBP*47,181 – *GBP*52,413 (CPB7) per annum (City Pay Band 6 progressing to Band 7)
Package:
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Full time
