Strategic Finance Business Partner (Place & Economy)

About the role

This role will report to the Assistant Director of Finance & Strategy and will be responsible for supporting the front-line services for the Place & Economy Directorate, which include Highways & Waste, Assets & Environment, Growth & Regeneration and Regulatory Services.

What will you be doing?

You will be responsible for providing effective management and control across the Place & Economy Directorate for the annual revenue budget, the Medium-Term Financial Strategy, the capital programme, and the overall control environment with focus on strong financial governance.

Please refer to the attached Job description for full details of job duties and responsibilities.

About you

We are looking for an individual with drive, initiative and confidence. We want you to help strengthen the financial foundations that will shape the future of the Council. This is a truly unique opportunity to be part of this exciting journey of service transformation across North Northamptonshire.

The successful candidate will be able to put in practice a wide range of their finance skills and business acumen as we shape our finances to assist in the delivery of our corporate priorities and help us develop excellent services for our residents. There will be challenges, however with challenges comes unique, career defining opportunities.

This is a role for a passionate qualified accountancy professional who will bring a wealth of enthusiasm, supplemented with experience of working in a complex, multi-faceted financial leadership role.  We will give you the support and opportunity to develop and grow and be part of a culture that aims to help all our colleagues be their very best and help you exceed your full potential.

Please refer to the attached person specification for full details of essential and desirable qualifications, experience, skills and attributes required for this role. 

For an informal discussion, please contact Mark Dickenson Assistant Director Finance and Strategy - mark.dickenson@northnorthants.gov.uk