Job Introduction
Staffordshire County Council is a large authority with an excellent track record for delivering savings and is proud of its reputation for good financial management and planning.
We are looking for someone to join our team at a senior level, to help us maintain and enhance our business partnering function. Working closely with the Assistant Director of Finance and other senior colleagues, you will help to lead the Decision Making Support team to ensure financial strategies are implemented and that financial resources are managed appropriately.
You will have an office base in Stafford, and we currently operate hybrid working, so there is flexibility for you to work from home, subject to service requirements.
Main Responsibility
You will be required to:
- Support the development of the strategic budget setting and quarterly budget monitoring processes for a directorate(s)
- Lead the provision of strategic financial insight in shaping organisational strategy
- Accountable as the 'finance expert' to oversee the senior finance business partners role in cross functional working groups and Project Boards
- Lead, motivate and inspire a team of finance business partners, accountants and financial information officers
- Deputise for the Assistant Director of Finance as required
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who:
- Is CCAB qualified with experience of business partnering desirable
- Has experience of formulating and implementing financial strategies in conjunction with others and monitoring progress against cost savings as part of the Medium Term Financial Strategy
- Can build strong working relationships with the ability to influence internal and external partner stakeholders at a senior leadership team level, offering challenge where required
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Pete Shakespear, Assistant Director of Finance, on 07971 531460 or peter.shakespear2@staffordshire.gov.uk
About Staffordshire County Council
We are no ordinary county council:
Our Values:
The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.
Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:
We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.
We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.
Our benefits:
We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.
In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to a range of benefits.
Our recruitment process:
As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities
As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Silver Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
