Head of Business Planning & Performance Management

About Arun District:

Arun District, located on the picturesque south coast of West Sussex, is bordered by Chichester to the west, Horsham to the north, and Worthing and Adur to the east. The northern half of the district lies within the stunning South Downs National Park (SDNP).

Our district boasts miles of beautiful coastline, vibrant towns, parishes, and villages, and a diverse community of people and businesses. Discover more about our district's population and attractions at Sussex by the Sea.

Why Join Us:

This is an exciting time to become part of Arun District Council. We are embarking on major change projects that will drive our progress and ensure the vitality of the council. We have ambitious goals for our organisation, and every member of our staff plays a crucial role in delivering our vision, values, and objectives.

We are dedicated to making a difference for those who live, work, and visit Arun, and you could be that difference. Each role and employee at Arun is integral to our ambitious 2022-2026 Council Vision, "A Better Future."

About the Role:

As the Head of Business Planning & Performance Management, you will:

• Lead and manage the Business Planning & Performance Management team, ensuring a professional, technical, and innovative financial function that meets the council's needs.
• Provide expert technical, commercial, and financial advice, ensuring all relevant reporting is completed, including financial reports to committees and reviews of financial elements in required reports, thus delivering a balanced budget for the current year and Medium Term Financial Planning (MTFP).
• Oversee the delivery of Business Planning and Performance Management through efficient and robust transactional finance activities, monthly meetings, budget setting, and monitoring.
• Manage the team's Valuing Individual Performance (ViP) reviews, setting objectives and deliverables for direct reports, and providing development and training where appropriate.

About You:

We are looking for a candidate who meets the following criteria:

• Qualified accountant with full membership of a Chartered accountancy body (Essential)
• Minimum of 3 years of accountancy/budget management experience (Essential)
• Experience in monitoring and managing financial accounts in a social housing or local government environment (Desirable)
• Experience in communicating detailed technical information to budget holders (Essential)
• Analytical approach to financial issues with the ability to make clearly reasoned conclusions and recommendations (Essential)
• Excellent communication skills for explaining complex financial issues in a tactful and diplomatic manner (Essential)
• Strong character and negotiation skills to ensure adherence to budgets (Essential)
• Ability to lead change projects with significant strategic impact and manage their implementation effectively (Essential)

Apply:

For more information about the role, please contact Jack Murphy at Allen Lane for a confidential discussion.

To apply, please submit your CV and a supporting statement (no more than 2 pages) explaining why you are interested in this role, what you can bring to it, and highlighting your relevant experience and suitability.

Closing Date: 12 January 2025 at 23:59

Equal Opportunity:

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, supporting the guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ex-armed forces candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role.

Join Arun District Council and be part of shaping a better future for our community.