Description We are holding a Fife Council jobs fair on the 30th of October from 10am - 2pm at the Glen Pavilion, Dunfermline. We will be on hand to talk about the vacancies we have on offer and what it's like to work with the council. There will also be a chance to get support from our job clubs and employability teams and can offer help with the online application process. Please pop along on the day to find out more. Proposed Interview Dates: 24/25 October 2024 Closing Date: Sunday 6 October 2024 Contract Type: Permanent Salary: FC11 £56,107.80 to £63,165.86 Working Pattern: 36 hours per week Location: Fife House, Glenrothes Supporting Statement As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked ‘upload resumé’. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement. For this opportunity, your Supporting Statement should specifically tell us about your experience of leadership within a pensions, local government, audit, regulatory or financial environment, building effective working relationships with multiple stakeholders, and shaping and driving best practice across a diverse organisation. We recommend that you refer to the Role Profile and our How We Work Matters behaviours. Job Details We have an exciting opportunity for experienced professionals to apply for the role of Finance Business Partner. You’ll lead and manage a section of the corporate Finance function focusing on delivering consistent, high quality, customer focussed service while providing professional financial management support to a designated Directorate Leadership Team. Leadership and management : Lead and manage a section of the corporate Finance function providing professional leadership and guidance. Strategic influence : Lead a centre of expertise across the Council using your insights to support and influence both strategic and operational decision making. Directorate support: Provide professional guidance to a designated Directorate to advise on critical business planning assumptions, help navigate trade-offs, identify opportunities and act as an account manager for end to end financial services. Ambassador for the Finance function: Drive delivery of finance initiatives, gaining acceptance from key stakeholders and building strong relationships. What We Offer Great Team : You’ll be part of a great team of colleagues. Learning and Development : Access to a range of learning and development opportunities. Salary Range : £56k to £63k per annum/pro-rata (paid 4 weekly). Pension Scheme : Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme Scotland. Workstyle : Option for a blended workstyle, combining office and home working Location : Fife House, Glenrothes. This post is designated as politically restricted within the terms of Section 2 of the Local Government & Housing Act 1989. Further guidance is available here https://www.fife.gov.uk/kb/docs/articles/about-your-council2/politicians-and-committees/committees/governance-documentation. A link to the role profile is included at the bottom of the advert. You will find out more about the job and the type of person we are looking for. The Person We are looking for people who meet the following criteria: Education : Graduate calibre with supporting CCAB professional qualification. Experience : Extensive generalist finance knowledge and expertise across all disciplines. Team Player : Strong team player who can collaborate effectively. Strategic thinker : Experience of developing strategies and translating these into deliverable plans. Consultancy and Facilitation Skills : Able to communicate clearly, influence others and gain credibility. Systems : Proficient IT skills with the ability to optimise technology for continuous improvement. Further Information Role Profile - When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria Role Profile How We Work Matters - Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See our How We Work Matters behaviour framework for more information. Employee Benefits - Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services. Directorate Information - Council Department information Social Media - Search for more 'Fife Council Jobs' on Facebook or follow us on X We are currently shaping our future workstyles however, in light of current advice, we are introducing blended home/office working that will include office access days each week with homeworking for the remainder of your working time. For further information, please contact: Elaine Muir at elaine.muirfife.gov.uk