What We're Looking For:

Essential - Qualified Accountant (CCAB/CIMA) - Preferably CIPFA, with evidence of ongoing professional development.

Public Sector Finance Experience - Ideally within local government or a similar complex environment.

Strategic Mindset - Ability to provide insights beyond just numbers.

Strong Communication & Influencing Skills - Able to challenge and support senior stakeholders.

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills - Translating financial data into meaningful actions.

Main Responsibilities:

Strategic Business Partnering - Influence decision-making and shape service strategy, ensuring alignment with council priorities.

Financial Sustainability & Innovation - Help shape a financially resilient council by identifying risks, efficiencies, and smarter ways to allocate resources.

Transformation & Change - Provide financial and commercial analysis to support business cases, investment decisions and service planning.

Vivid Resourcing are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law