Our Values

It’s great to know that you are interested in working with us at Coventry City Council. As a prospective employee, it is important that everyone who works for us is committed to our One Coventry values and shares our commitment to becoming a more diverse and inclusive organisation. 

Our Values are:

About the team we are recruiting to

We are a forward thinking and dynamic Financial Management Team responsible for providing a diverse range of functions to drive the Council to fulfil its transformational and net zero journey. We deliver a full range of financial and accounting services to facilitate the effective delivery of services for Coventry residents, and deliver sustainable and commercial projects which are redefining the infrastructure of our city.

Finance is at the heart of everything that the Council does and is fundamental to the delivery of our ‘One Coventry’ plan. We work flexibly with internal officers and external partners alike, to ensure the highest standards of service are delivered and the high expectations the organisation has of us are met.  

We are proud of the support and development provided to our staff to continuously improve their skills to deliver quality outcomes for the City

What is the job role?

Finance Business Partner (Lead Accountant)

The main duties and responsibilities of the roles will include:

• To act as the primary finance business link with senior service managers
• Support and challenge senior service managers to deliver sustainable financial solutions to service initiatives and issues in support of the One Coventry Plan
• Uphold a strong performance management ethos with service manager colleagues
• Pro-active facilitation of the development of medium to long term financial planning solutions in support of a sustainable Council financial plan
• Understanding and provision of technical financial information in an audience specific manner, to Council directors and other senior managers 

For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'

Interview date: 6th October 2022

Who are we looking for?

The Council already has a positive track record of service delivery whilst maintaining a strong and sustainable financial management approach.  We consistently deliver quality services and regeneration of the City in a financially sustainable manner for the benefit of citizens and businesses. We have successfully delivered our ‘UK City of Culture 2021’, and been a host City for the Commonwealth Games 2022.  We also have many green credentials including being the home to the UK’s first EV Battery Industrialisation Centre and the UK’s first publicly owned Regional Materials Recycling Facility, as well as offering the highest number of EV charge points outside of London

We now wish to build on that further through our refreshed One Coventry Plan by improving further the outcomes and opportunities for our communities, increasing the economic prosperity of the city, and tackling further the causes of climate change. 

We have a very pro-active and forward thinking financial management team who are at the heart of all the ambitions the Council has set itself.  Our Medium Term Financial strategy is robust, and a we have a clean bill of health from our auditors in respect of our Value For money arrangements, something we are very proud of.  We are looking for 3 self-motivated CCAB qualified professionals to support the Council to maintain this momentum and help us build on our existing successes.

Being a Finance Business Partner, you will be a great communicator and problem solver, and have a strong grasp of financial modelling to support decision making.  You’ll be highly creative and have depth of experience in supporting service managers deliver, and be able to interpret and understand technical service information.  You will have a collaborative approach to work, with an eye for financial performance management and accountability, and will want to make a difference in support of our One Coventry ambitions. 

If you would like an informal discussion about these positions, please email Phil Helm at phil.helm@coventry.gov.uk

About Coventry

Coventry is a lively, multicultural city, which embraces old and new. Around the modern city centre there are traces of history everywhere – in the old city walls, the timber-framed buildings and the reconstructed medieval Spon Street. But Coventry has always had an eye on the future, and is now firmly focused on regenerating and re-inventing itself to meet the challenges of the 21st Century. With major developments and new projects taking place right across the city, Coventry City Council is the place to be!

There's a huge buzz about the city - Coventry ranks as the 8th best city to live, work and do business in the UK, and is the UK City of Culture 2021 ! We believe this will help put Coventry on the map for all the right reasons. You can feel the sense of local pride throughout the city as we build towards this momentous year. It also offers a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to those joining us to play their part in it.

We genuinely believe that Coventry City Council is a special place. You will be joining Coventry City Council during an exciting time to become part of a team that contribute to achieving our visions for the city. We have made our council a place where we look after our people, making sure you're happy in your work and given everything you need to succeed. We've created friendly, welcoming workplaces where everyone is working towards the same cause, providing the best possible services for the city of Coventry.

As a council with improvement at its heart, we’re committed to making life better for the people who live and work in Coventry. We’re equally concerned with the quality of life enjoyed by our people, so by joining us, you won’t just be helping the community, you’ll be helping yourself too.

Not only do you get to work alongside great people that are helping to improve services for our community we offer great benefits too! For your valued contribution we will provide a fantastic benefits package including;

• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous annual leave allowance starting at 27 days and rising to 32 days
• Pay progression through multiple increments
• Outstanding local government pension scheme
• Learning & Development with access to certified courses.
• Access to an award winning Occupational Health Team
• Vibrant employee networks 

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