Job Description
Here at Cambridge City Council the Finance Team has recently been restructured. We want to ensure that we have the capacity, flexibility and resilience when providing financial support and advice to our Council Services.
In this role you will be part of an efficient, effective and client-orientated Finance Business Partnering team offering to a range of Council services, supporting Resource Managers to achieve their goals in an ever-changing and challenging environment. This will include ensuring that officers and elected members are provided with high quality strategic advice and direction on financial strategies, policies, standards and practices as well as promoting probity, efficiency, high performance and overall value for money.
About You:
You will be CCAB part-qualified/qualified and ensure that proper procedure and best practice are followed. We will look to you to build strong relationships with the services in your portfolio and empower budget holders. Acting as an integral member of the Finance Management Team you will be able to put to practice your extensive experience and will contribute to the delivery of service and overall success of Cambridge City Council.
In return we can offer:
A variety of learning and development opportunities via a range of sources and methods
Access to the highly valued Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Additional Voluntary Contribution (Shared AVC) Scheme
Annually negotiated pay and award progression
Agile and Flexible working
Annual leave purchasing scheme
Confidential advice and support via an Employee Assistance Programme and Wellbeing Hub
Cycle to work scheme
Family friendly policies
Flexible Bank Holidays
Generous annual leave allowance 25 days' per annum, rising to 30 days' after five years continuous service; plus 8 days public holidays (pro rata for prat time)
Gym Membership
Lifestyle Savings with over 750 discounts form the UK's leading retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, attraction and more
Professional Membership fees paid for, dependent on the role
Relocation Assistance may be payable in approved cases
Staff reward and recognition framework
Subsidy for public transport
Hours: This is a full-time role, for 37 hours per week
Although the role is advertised as full-time, if you believe you have the skills and experience to join us and would like to discuss different working patterns, please do get in touch.
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £45,718 - £50,788 per annum (City Pay Band 7), pro rata for part time.
Location: This can be flexible - working in Cambridge on site or at one of our offices or working from home. You will be able to balance your work location accordingly depending on the priorities of your role and team.
If you would lie an informal chat, please contact Shipon Talukdar E-mail
[email protected]Application Process: please scroll below and click 'Apply online' and submit an application.
Recruitment Timetable: If you would like to be considered for this role, you will need to Apply by 15 June 2025
Interviews will take place on a time and date to be confirmed.
Cambridge City Council is an Equal Opportunity employer and embraces diversity, creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
