Strategic Capital Finance Business Partner
Employer: Sutton Council
Location(s): Sutton
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time
Grade: 10
Salary Range: £56,646 - £65,478 (£67,812 unconsolidated maximum)
Salary Basis: Per annum
Leave Entitlement: 32 days
Application Deadline: 26/02/2025, 23:55
About the Role and our Ideal Candidate
About the role:
Sutton Council is seeking an exceptional candidate to fill the role of Strategic Capital Finance Business Partner in its shared finance service with Kingston Council. This key role supports the Head of Financial Planning and Business Partnering by providing expert advice regarding the council's capital and commercial programmes. The successful candidate will take responsibility for:
* Developing and implementing the council's capital investment strategies and programmes.
* Aligning the capital strategies with the treasury strategy by working closely with colleagues across the finance unit.
* Financially modelling and appraising projects, including assessment of financing options.
* Leading the end of year closing of accounts processes for capital and ensuring all capital transactions are appropriately reflected in the council’s accounts.
Our ideal candidate will have:
* Experience in developing and implementing capital investment strategies and programmes.
* Experience aligning the capital strategies with the treasury strategy.
* Experience in financial modeling and project appraisal.
* Experience leading the end of year closing of accounts processes for capital.
* Strong technical understanding of the prudential framework and local authority capital programme financing and reporting requirements.
* Hold a relevant professional qualification (e.g. CIPFA, CIMA, MBA etc) or demonstrable equivalent experience.
* Experience providing support and challenge to senior officers in a local authority.
* Proven leadership skills and the ability to engage and inspire.
The role is hybrid working with a current office requirement of 1 day for an all team day. Additional ad-hoc days may be required.
About Us:
This role is part of the Financial Planning and Business Partnering team that supports Sutton Council only. The aim of the shared finance service is to add value and inspire success by:
* Translating business intelligence into business success.
* Safeguarding the financial health of our Councils.
* Empowering our customers to manage their finances.
* Learning, improving and exceeding; supporting each other to develop our talent.
Our Offer To You:
We offer a modern and flexible working environment and a supportive, friendly atmosphere to grow and develop your career and skills. Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, including:
* Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays.
* Comprehensive learning and development programme.
* Local Government Pension Scheme.
* Confidential wellbeing and counselling support.
Application Process:
Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role.
Additional Information:
We pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
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