The role is responsible for the Business Partnering support to services, production of monitoring and reporting to officers and members. To deliver monitoring and Medium Term Financial Plan and budget reflecting the corporate strategy. Ensure strong financial management through delivery of robust, timely financial reporting for revenue, capital and HRA. Focus on continuous improvement and best value. Lead on performance management within the service To undertake effective workforce planning to ensure teams have the appropriate resources, skills and experiences for the current and future needs of the service. Ensure financial management and oversight of services to ensure best value for money. To work collectively and collaboratively with CMB and JMT to ensure a whole organisational approach to the delivery of corporate plans and priorities to ensure high performance, sustainability and to protect the residents of Guildford. To be competent in the use of all technology relevant to the post. Be an inspiring leader encouraging commitment from teams and promoting a positive, motivated and high performing culture. Adding Value Participation in regular training and CPD to continue to develop skills and increase personal capabilities Behaviours Demonstrate a willingness to actively support and encourage the development of all staff as appropriate. A team player at all levels. A proactive and successful relationship builder across the team, wider organisation, and its partners. Demonstrates a consistency of approach, recognising the impact of personal style in the team and acts with integrity. An ability to think both operational and strategically as the situation demands. Diplomatic at all levels; efficient and effective in a fast-changing environment. Ability to lead, motivate, influence, and persuade. Management of Teams Manages behaviours and performance effectively Ensures quality leadership including 121’s, team meetings, appraisals and workforce planning. Budget Responsibilities Monitor financial performance and deliver within budget, seeking opportunities for financial savings, income generation and best value. Being fully accountable for managing the council’s resources well and complying with statutory requirements. This includes managing time, avoiding unnecessary waste, reuse and recycle resources to reduce personal impact. Social Value Responsibility Drive for social value through all activities, ensuring wider social, economic and environmental benefits for the council, residents and communities. Corporate Responsibility Contribute to the delivery of the Council Plan. Delivering and promoting excellent customer service, externally and internally. Commitment to customer excellence Making the council a great place to work, living the council’s values, actively engaging in regular communications including team meetings, undertaking training as required and being responsible for managing own performance. Develop the Council’s commitment to equal opportunities and to promote non-discriminatory practices in all aspects of work undertaken. For more information on this role, please contact Jo Knight, Assistant Finance Director, at Jo.Knightguildford.gov.uk. About Guildford Guildford is a regional centre for leisure, business, education, shopping and culture set in beautiful countryside that includes the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Guildford is a thriving market town and is a principal shopping destination with a vibrant night time economy. The town’s geographical location provides excellent transport links in all directions, London is just 30 minutes away on the train and the town is well-served by frequent bus routes and subsidised Park and Ride facilities. All of this contributes to a quality of life that attracts many people to live, work in and visit Guildford. We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment. To fulfil this commitment we have robust systems in place for the safe recruitment of staff and volunteers.