About The Borough
Sutton and Kingston councils collaborate on shared services across both authorities, providing employees with opportunities to work across a wider range of activities and from different political bodies. Working flexibly in both Sutton and Kingston offices or remotely, employees receive the equipment and tools needed to manage their work flexibly while contributing creatively to service delivery. This partnership is part of a broader commitment to tackle the climate emergency and to develop innovative technologies, and offers professional growth across a diversified local government environment.
About The Role
The post holder provides financial business partnering support to the corporate core and front‑line service areas of the Council. Working closely with Strategic Finance Business Partners (SFBPs) and the Head of Service, you will deliver financial management support and advice across the core financial cycle – budget setting, monitoring and closing accounts – and help manage financial risk to protect the Council’s financial health.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver insightful financial analysis to support business improvement and change.
- Provide financial management support and advice during budget set‑up, monitoring, and account closing.
- Support the management of financial risk in line with Council priorities.
- Act as a critical friend to the Council, advising and influencing stakeholders.
Ideal Candidate
- Progress towards a relevant professional qualification (e.g., CIPFA, CIMA, MBA, AAT) or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- Experience delivering high‑quality finance services in a large organisation.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with finance and non‑finance professionals.
- Experience supporting budget managers through the core finance processes of budget setting, monitoring and closing of the accounts. Knowledge of the operational context of Local Authorities.
Our Offer to You
As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we offer a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment that promotes growth and development. Employees enjoy a wide range of benefits to support work‑life balance, including:
- A generous annual leave entitlement of 26‑32 days plus bank holidays (pro‑rata for part‑time working)
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependants leave
- Two volunteering days per year
- Flexible working – Smarter Working Scheme (dependent on the role)
- Adjustable and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks
- Learning and development portal offering a range of courses
- Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres
- Interest‑free season ticket loans
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Bicycle loan facilities and cycle‑to‑work scheme
- Electric vehicle leasing scheme
- Confidential health & wellbeing and counselling support
Equal Opportunities and Diversity
We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough and we strive to create a workforce that reflects the community we serve, fostering a sense of belonging for all staff. We welcome applications from under‑represented groups and support family‑friendly inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks. We are a disability‑confident employer and guarantee interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria. As an accredited London Living Wage Employer, all employees are guaranteed the London Living Wage regardless of contract type.
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