Head of Corporate Finance (Peterborough)

There has never been a better time to work for our council. A significant surge in growth is about to take place in Peterborough which will benefit everyone who lives, works and spends time here. At the same time the Council continues to make positive strides on its improvement journey by unlocking potential, driving innovation and creativity and ensuring the best use of its resources. Delivering services which reflect value for money for our residents is the core priority underpinning them all.

To support all of the exciting work we pride ourselves in having strong corporate functions. The Finance Team is at the heart of the organisation, playing a vital role in achieving this, and we’re now looking for a Head of Corporate Finance to lead our technical team.

The post will be responsible for the delivery of the Council's statutory financial statements, Treasury Management, providing technical accounting and taxation advice and leading our fantastic Corporate Finance team to success. You will work closely with strategic finance professionals, the deputy section 151 officer and the external auditor and you’ll maximise the benefit of the Unit4 system.

About You

To apply for this post, you must be CCAB qualified with experience working in local government finance, specifically you must be able to:

• Apply technical skills and knowledge required to and demonstrate a business-like approach to the role.
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills to successfully navigate the team through the annual process.
• Effectively prioritise and manage multiple demands with minimal direction for yourself and the team.
• Nurture and invest in the development of the team to provide resilience and succession planning.
• Demonstrate a proactive and flexible approach and persistence and resourcefulness to get things done.
• Resolve complex financial problems with sound workable solutions.
• Develop effective working relationships with multiple stakeholders including senior and operational leaders, other finance professionals, members and the external auditors.
• Confidently communicate technical financial information to non-finance specialists, including members, in an easily understandable way, both in written form, presentations and face to face.
• Drive the implementation of improvements in finance processes, controls and reporting.

A market supplement up to £5,000 will be available for an exceptional candidate.

All about our Benefits

We value our colleagues and have developed a number of benefits in addition to our generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays and local government pension scheme, these include:

• Access to a range of benefits via Vivup, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes.
• Purchase up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata).
• Access to car lease scheme.
• Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings.
• Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth.
• Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day.
• Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network.
• Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards.
• We’re a fostering friendly employer offering five days of paid leave per year to support employees who are foster carers.

All about our Commitments

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success.

We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are disabled and require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact pccrecruitment@peterborough.gov.uk; we will work with you to meet your needs.