Strategic Finance Business Partner (Enabling Services)

North Northamptonshire Council; Kettering; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established unitary council is seeking a Strategic Finance Business Partner to play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategies that align with corporate priorities. This exciting position offers the chance to work closely with senior leaders, providing essential support across various services. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in financial leadership and a passion for delivering excellent services to the community. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to transformation and inclusivity, where your contributions will directly impact the lives of residents and support the Council's ambitious goals.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Pension Scheme

Generous Leave Entitlement

Flexible Working Arrangements

Employee Assistance Programmes

Wellbeing Support

Travel Allowances

Active Employee Network Groups

Qualifications

• Experience in complex financial leadership roles.
• Ability to manage annual revenue budgets effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support Enabling Services in financial management.
• Ensure financial governance and controls are maintained.

Skills

Financial Leadership

Budget Management

Financial Governance

Business Acumen

Analytical Skills

Education

Qualified Accountancy Professional

Job description

Strategic Finance Business Partner (Enabling Services)

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Strategic Finance Business Partner.

North Northamptonshire Council was established in 2021. Four districts and half of one county council came together to form one of the largest unitary councils in the country.

North Northamptonshire Council has an established network of senior leaders from CEO to Assistant Director level, working together to build a supportive "one-Council" culture, which is central to their approach and helps to build solid foundations for future service improvements. This is an excellent opportunity to play an integral part in this as the Strategic Finance Business Partner.

What will you be doing?

Key responsibilities of the Strategic Finance Business Partner include:

1. Supporting Enabling Services including the Chief Executive, Finance, Legal, HR, Customer Services, and IT.
2. Providing effective management and control across Enabling Services for the annual revenue budget, the Medium-Term Financial Strategy, and the capital programme.
3. Ensuring overall financial governance with controls in place and effectively maintained.
4. Leading support across the organisation for Executive Directors, Assistant Directors, and Service Managers in managing the Council's finances.

About you

The successful candidate will have drive, initiative, confidence, and creativity to shape services, focus on emerging priorities, and deliver excellent services for residents and communities.

You will be able to apply a wide range of finance skills and business acumen to shape finances that support corporate priorities and develop excellent services. Challenges are expected, but they also present career-defining opportunities.

This role is suitable for a passionate, qualified accountancy professional with experience in complex financial leadership. We support your development and aim to foster a culture where colleagues can excel and reach their full potential.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of the Council's 'One Council' transformation journey across North Northamptonshire.

Our benefits

At North Northamptonshire Council, we are committed to positive transformation, using creativity and imagination to improve life for our residents. We offer a vibrant working environment with:

• A competitive salary
• A pension scheme with significant employer contributions, providing life cover and ill-health protection
• Opportunities for skill, knowledge, and potential development within a large unitary council
• Generous leave entitlement (28 days, increasing to 33 days, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy additional leave)
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements where practicable

Additional benefits include Employee Assistance Programmes, wellbeing support, travel allowances at HMRC rates, and active Employee Network Groups.

About us

Our Values and Behaviours

We operate based on values that define our identity and approach: Customer-focused, Respectful, Efficient, Supportive, and Trustworthy.

Our Key Commitments

We are committed to inclusivity, demonstrated by our recognition as a Disability Confident Employer and our support for the Armed Forces community, including re-signing the Armed Forces Covenant and working towards Gold status in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We aim to be a carbon-neutral Council by 2030.

Further information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council.