Job Description

We have three exciting opportunities for Permanent, Full Time, Finance Business Partners to join Southampton City Council (SCC) in the Strategic Finance team, within the Enabling Services Directorate.
Southampton is an exciting place to be and SCC has an ambitious and challenging agenda. Our Enabling Services Directorate is central to delivering this and is underpinned by a business partnering approach to working with the wider council and our partners to deliver successful outcomes for our customers.
Alongside technical expertise, we are seeking dynamic, pragmatic and knowledgeable individuals who are solution-focused, with an eye for innovation and are able to ask the right questions at the right time. Central to this are excellent communication and interpersonal skills together with the ability to build and develop professional relationships across the council and beyond.
About the team
SCC's Strategic Finance team is part of Enabling Services Directorate and aspires to be the 'best in class' through creating a cohesive approach to sound financial management to deliver value for money for Southampton City Council.
The Finance Team provide strategic financial and commercial services and advice across the organisation to enable the Council's planning and operational activity to be delivered in sustainable and cost effective ways.
About the role
There are three roles we are looking to recruit to provide financial support to other Directorates within the wider organisation.

• Finance Business Partner for Community Wellbeing. This role supports Adult Social Care and Public Health, playing a key role in ensuring robust financial management is integrated into in care and prevention activities. An effective and efficient adult social care function is vital to ensuring the long-term financially sustainability of the organisation and you will play a prominent role in achieving that.
• Finance Business Partner for Growth & Prosperity. This role supports five dynamic directors across diverse and impactful areas including Transport and Planning, Corporate Estates and Assets, Culture and Tourism, Economic Development, and Environment & Sustainability. This is a unique chance to contribute directly to shaping the future of the city through the ambitious Southampton City Vision, Local Plan, and Regeneration Masterplan.
• Finance Business Partner for Enabling Services. In this role, you will support the Executive Director and management team for Enabling Services, ensuring the directorate remains Better for Residents, Simpler for Colleagues, and Affordable for the organisation. You will contribute to achieving these priorities through the delivery of essential council services, including Digital, HR, Legal & Governance (with Democratic Services), Finance, and Contracting & Procurement.

For further information about this role please view the job description.
About you:
The Business Partnering team is looking for three motivated and experienced individuals to join us in the role of Finance Business Partner. This is a key role within Strategic Finance, and the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate experience of working in Finance in a local authority.

• Full Professional Accounting Qualification (CCAB or CIMA) or be at the final level with an intention to pass final exams as soon as possible
• To have experience of monitoring capital and revenue budgets and operating in accordance with financial policy and requirements.
• To have experience of the budget setting process within a local authority and the statutory requirements.

If you feel you have the necessary background, experience, and skills to undertake this role we would like to hear from you.
What we can offer you:
Salary: The salary band for this role is 52,413 to 58,86. The starting salary is 52,413 with annual progression through the salary bands.
Here at SCC we have a range of different perks and benefits, a few examples can be found below.

• Excellent

with 16.8% employer contribution * Death in service benefit of x3 salary, and optional salary sacrifice shared cost AVC (additional voluntary contribution)

• Generous holiday 25-31 days, based on role and service
• Flexible working options (role-dependent)
• Family-friendly policies - Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Shared/Unpaid Parental Leave, Time off for Dependents
• Training and development, including coaching and mentoring
• Health and wellbeing support - Employee Assistance Programme, Menopause Pledge, Mental Health First Aiders and access to a variety of staff networks
• Veteran-friendly employer with the Armed Forces Covenant
• Retail discounts and savings through the Southampton City Council benefits platform
• Discounted memberships at local sports and fitness centres
• Sustainable travel benefits - low emission car scheme, cycle to work, season ticket loans
• Employee volunteering scheme with 2 paid days leave to volunteer

For further information on our benefits package please visit:
Please note: We are not able to offer Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship on this role, at this time.
Contact details for informal discussion:
For further information and details regarding the Finance Business Partner roles please contact Jonathan Evans, Strategic Finance Business Partner on 023 8083 3162 or
Interview Information:
Please note that interviews are scheduled for 9th and 11th December.
Recruitment contact details:
Email: recruitment@southampton.gov.uk
Tel: 023 8083 4033
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Organisation
Southampton City Council
Service Area
Finance
Job Location
Civic Centre
Contract Length
Permanent
Work Hours
Full time 37 hours per week
Salary
52,413 to 58,865 per annum
Special Requirements
Requires a professional accounting qualification
Closing Date
25/11/2025
Job Reference
16139
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