Overview

Reference: CCC00458
Description: Are you a collaborative leader with a passion for public service and financial excellence? Cambridge City Council is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to lead a high-performing, client-focused finance business partnering service across a range of vital council services.
This is a pivotal role within our Finance Management Team, offering the opportunity to influence decision-making at the highest levels, drive innovation, and help shape the future of our city.
What You’ll Do

Play a key role in team leadership and development, championing our new business partnering approach within the team.
Build trusted relationships with service leads and Directors, helping them to reap the benefits of our business partnering approach.
Lead on budget setting, financial monitoring, and strategic planning for a portfolio of specialist services covering both capital and revenue.
Lead on consolidating the overall financial position on all council services for budget setting and monitoring purposes and to update the Medium-Term Financial Strategy

What We’re Looking For

A fully qualified CCAB accountant(or equivalent) with a strong track record of continuous professional development.
Proven ability to build effective business partnering relationships and deliver customer-focused services.
Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
Extensive experience in financial management within complex organisations.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex financial data and regulations.

A proactive, flexible, and innovative mindset, with a commitment to continuous improvement.

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: £52,413 – £56,782 (CPB8) £56,782 – £63,079  (CPB9) per annum (City Pay Band 8 progressing to Band 9)
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 Matthew Fernandez-Graham, Head of Finance on 01223 458134 or email matthew.fernandezgraham@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*52,413 – *GBP*56,782 (CPB8) *GBP*56,782 – *GBP*63,079  (CPB9) per annum (City Pay Band 8 progressing to Band 9)
Package:
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Full time