About the role

Break free from letting the numbers do all the talking! Here at Crawley we’re focused on bringing finance out of the shadows of the back office. Gone are the days of spending all our time on data manipulation, reconciliations and reports. We’re also working on building collaborative relationships with our non-finance colleagues, helping to ensure that finance acts as a valued partner at the heart of decision-making across the organisation.

If you’re excited by the opportunity to use your influence, challenge and negotiation skills, build and maintain effective relationships with others, think strategically and apply your commercial acumen, this role could be for you.

To succeed you will have the perfect blend of technical and interpersonal skills. You will be talented at seeing the value in the information you provide and to inspire others to make use of it.  Your ability to listen, interpret, influence, negotiate and challenge respectfully means that budget holders and other colleagues will call upon you as trusted partner, playing a part in resolving issues and in making decisions.

You will be AAT level 4 or part-qualified CCAB (study support will be provided for the right candidate), with experience of providing financial advice and support to managers. You will have knowledge of budgetary control, financial management and financial planning. Knowledge and understanding of local government finance would be advantageous but not essential.

We currently operate a hybrid working model with a minimum requirement of days a week in the office, with staff able to work the rest of the week from home. We have also recently moved into our new town hall which boasts a modern, high specification workspace, equipped with the latest technology for a blend of hybrid and in-office working. 

Study support is available for candidates who are partially qualified and aspire to reach full qualification. 

We recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible, as we may close this advert before the stated closing date if enough applications are received.

Additional information Employee benefits

We offer a generous employee benefits package, with a range of discounts, benefits and wellbeing incentives to suit everyone.

Our way of working

Our shared values and behaviours reflect the special nature of our council. We encourage all colleagues to put them into practice, whatever job they do. Take a look to see if we are the perfect match.

Safer recruitment

Crawley Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups.

How to apply

Click the Apply button to complete your application online. Please ensure that the reference details you supply are for your current or most recent employer and that any gaps in employment are covered on your application form. Please note that CVs will not be accepted without a fully completed application form.

For an informal conversation or further information regarding the role, email ryan.jenkinson@crawley.gov.uk, Senior Finance Business Partner or call on 01293 438309.