Manager (Business Partner) Technical & Treasury
£62,856 - £70,312 per annum plus a £4,000 market rate supplement
Full time, 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Bedford Borough Council Finance team for a CCAB/CIMA qualified Finance Business Partner working in the Technical Team. Bedford Borough Council is one of the fastest growing unitary authorities and there are some inspiring projects in the pipeline, where a determined, detail focused candidate could make a real difference.

Bedford's Finance team is designed to be an effective partner to the service: driving decisions upfront to improve performance, including Bedford's diverse capital programme, which includes road and rail upgrades. We are now looking for a motivated and enthusiastic finance professional to join our team.

You will be responsible for delivering the Council's Financial Statements in line with statutory requirements and timescales and managing the Council's Technical Accounting functions, including Capital Strategy and Planning and Treasury Management.

You must be able to work at pace and have excellent communication skills as you will be talking to a wide range of financial and non finance stakeholders. You will have a broad remit, access to wider developmental opportunities and the support of experienced finance professionals throughout the team.

The Council is committed to offering you a good work life balance, which includes its flexitime and agile working arrangements, including the ability to work both from home and the office.

The role is full-time (37 hours) and permanent, applications for flexible working will be considered. Applications are made via CV, however, candidates are encouraged to tailor their CV to demonstrate their experience in similar roles and how they meet the selection criteria.

For an informal discussion please contact Rhiain Bevan on 01234 276740 or
rhiain.bevan@bedford.gov.uk. 

For full job details please click Apply. 

Closing Date: 23rd March 2025
Interview date: Week commencing 7th April 2025