OverviewSenior Finance Business Partner role at Cambridge City Council. 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 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 year, rising to 30 days after five years’ service; plus 8 public holidays (pro rata for part-time)

Gym Membership salary sacrifice scheme

Home and Electronics salary sacrifice scheme

Lifestyle savings with discounts from a wide range of retailers

Professional membership fees paid for, dependent on role

Relocation assistance may be payable in approved cases

Staff reward and recognition framework – including an annual staff awards ceremony

Subsidy for public transport

Your Care dynamic wellbeing platform

HoursFull-time role, 37 hours per week.

Working PatternMondays to Fridays.

ContractPermanent

Salary£52,413 - £56,782 (CPB8) and £56,782 - £63,079 (CPB9) per annum (City Pay Band 8 progressing to Band 9).

LocationFlexible – 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 InformationYou can click on the links here to find out more information about Staff Pay and Benefits, Working for the Council, our Values and Behaviours, Equality and Diversity in Recruitment, or Our People and 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 ProcessTo 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-Service (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.

Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment typePart-time

Job functionFinance and Sales

IndustriesGovernment Administration

Cambridge City Council is an Equal Opportunity employer and embraces diversity, creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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