Finance Business Partner
Enfield Council are a dynamic local authority driven by a clear vision of how we will transform the borough, address inequality and create a lifetime of opportunities for everyone who lives, works and learns in Enfield.
Two vacancies have arisen in the Finance Business Partnering team for Finance Business Partners to lead on the financial support provided to the Council and senior management team covering Resources and Chief Executive Service.
The roles will support the Head of Finance, Finance Manager and designated departmental teams in the provision of high quality, flexible, professional finance support to service departments.
- Supporting the Business Partnering team leading on support to budget holders with budget setting and monitoring of revenue and capital budgets.
- The role will be responsible for contributing to and supporting the Medium Term Financial Planning and year end processes.
- Providing technical expert advice and challenge to budget holders and officers to support effective financial decision-making.
- Ensure that the areas of the Accounts for which the officer is responsible for is accounted for in line with International Financing Reporting Standards (IFRS) and CIPFA’s Code of Practice for Local Government Accounting.
- Pro-actively seeking opportunities to improve the financial support the service provides to the Council.
- Analysing data and other information to inform/challenge decision making.
- Liaising with internal departments and external advisors.
To be suitable for the role you need to have a CCAB or CIMA accountancy qualification, or part qualified and actively studying for such a qualification with a high level of finance experience including, IT and accounting skills.
If you are a finance professional with drive and energy who enjoys working in a fast pace challenging environment, then we want to hear from you.
Enfield offers a hybrid working arrangement with an expectation that staff will be in the office at least one day every other week as a minimum.
Staff will be expected to attend the office as required by the service.
Please contact Neil Goddard, Head of Financial Strategy on 0208 132 1312 or Annette Trigg, Strategic Head of Corporate Finance on 020 8132 0142 for an informal discussion.
If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Claire Turner, Senior Recruitment Advisor on 0208 132 1024 or claire.turner@enfield.gov.uk
Closing date: Midnight Wednesday 20th December 2023.
Interviews will be held week commencing 8th January 2024.
We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents.
Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your supporting statement within your application.
We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working.
Why it's great to work for Enfield Council:
- An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas.
- A blend of remote and office based working for most roles.
- Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months.
- Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods.
- Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family.
- Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work.
- 1 month paid sabbatical for Children’s Social Workers
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.