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Head of Corporate Finance

Peterborough City Council
£65,874 - £80,059 a year
Peterborough, England
1 day ago
  • Salary:
    £65,874 - £80,059
  • Directorate:
    Corporate Services
  • Contract Type:
    Permanent
  • Closing Date:
    11 August 2025

There has never been a better time to work for our council. An explosion of 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.

All about the Role

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.


All 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 and demonstrate a business like approach to the role.
  • Be able to demonstrate strong leadership skills to successfully navigate the team though the annual process.
  • Be able to nurture and invest in development of the team to provide resilience and
    succession planning.
  • Effectively prioritise and manage multiple demands with minimal direction for yourself and the team.
  • Demonstrate a proactive and flexible approach and a 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, member and the external auditors.
  • Confidently communicate technical financial information to non-finance specialist, including members.
  • Drive the implementation of improvements in finance processes, controls and reporting.

All about our Benefits
We value our colleagues and have developed a number of benefits in addition to our generous annual leave starting at 34 days + bank holidays, sick pay and local government pension scheme…

  • 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
  • Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata)
  • Access to car lease scheme
  • Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances
  • 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

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


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 [email protected] we will work with you to meet your needs.


Job benefits

Work / Life Balance
Home Working Allowance
Learning and Development
Professional Membership Support
Employee Wellbeing Programme
Employee Recognition Scheme
Long service recognition
Paid Volunteering Allowance
Generous Annual Leave
Option to Increase Holiday Allowance
Referral Programme
Family centric ethos
Attractive Pension Opportunities
Enhance Pension Options
Employee Discounts
Exclusive Discounts
Voluntary Health Cash Plan
Selected Paid Relocation Scheme
Discounted Parking in Peterborough
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