Strategic Commercial Business Partner

Strategic Commercial Business Partner (Finance) Salary: starting at �45,242 rising to �47,561 after 12 months (pending successful 6 month probation) Are you a dynamic, strategic thinker with a keen interest in developing a sound knowledge of Nottingham City Council and securing the best outcomes for our customers? Are you a qualified accountant? Are you solution focussed? Do you put customers at the heart of everything you do? Are you able to take on a diverse, challenging and changing organisation? ARE YOU READY FOR AN EXCITING JOURNEY? If the answer is yes to any of these questions, we want to hear from you. Our Vision is to develop an efficient and effective commercial finance service that supports Nottingham City Council to secure better outcomes for citizens and deliver the Council Plan. This role promises to give the postholder the freedom to provide insight, deliver efficiency and be a dynamic contributor to business transformation as we move towards a more commercially focussed business. We are looking for someone who is passionate about ?making a difference? as this role will provide you with the opportunity to have a direct impact on the organisation and the citizens of Nottingham. We are an organisation that puts citizens at the heart of everything we do. The Role We are seeking an experienced financial expert who has the ability to lead & drive the organisation forward in a fast changing environment. You will be experienced in forging collaborative working relationships with the business and external organisations and have strong influencing; communications and stakeholder management skills. The post holder will work, directly with or through their team, with departments influencing strategy and business outcomes, providing guidance, challenge and expert analysis on decisions and future opportunities presented to the organisation. You will be able to manage a diverse and busy workload, ranging from the challenges, changes and demands required from the Council and working with our partners and external organisations in a regional and national context. To do this role, you will need to have a keen mind for understanding, challenging and seeking the best outcomes for all stakeholders. The role will also involve managing and developing a team of Commercial Finance Business Partners and previous local government experience is not essential. Our Offer In return for what we?re looking for we offer a competitive total reward package to applicants. We are committed to providing colleagues with a work/life balance and this role will be part of our flexible working scheme which includes flexibility on daily finish and start times. Part-time / job share applicants will be considered. We have a range of Works Perks on offer to colleagues too. Nottingham City Council is an award-winning organisation for our total reward package, and this is one element that makes us a worthwhile choice when considering our offer of a Strategic Commercial Business Partner. Want to Apply? Please see the Job Description / Person Specification and the link for online applications which are attached further down on this page For informal enquiries please contact Ceri Walters via email: Ceri.walters@nottinghamcity.gov.uk We particularly welcome applicants from black, minority, ethnic communities and disabled people as they are currently under represented within our workforce. We are currently negotiating a new Pay and Reward package including terms and conditions. Should you be short listed further information will be provided. If you have any technical issues completing your application form please contact escservicedesk@emss.org.uk Please note that we are not accepting CVs