Local Government Jobs

Fixed term for the duration of the Extra Care PFI Scheme until approximately April 2014.

We are looking for an experienced finance professional to support our exciting Extra Care PFI project. The Outline Business Case has been approved and the project is about to commence the procurement phase. We have had £84m in PFI credits awarded to build new 215 units.

We are looking for a qualified accountant to provide detailed financial input to this project, leading the provision of strategic financial support and guidance working alongside other project professional leads to provide integrated solutions to issues to deliver the objectives and priorities of the project, more details of which can be found at www.hullcc.gov.uk , Health and Social Care > Adult Social Care > Support to stay at home > More information about housing options for older or disabled people > More information about extra care housing.

You will lead the financial aspects of the PFI project including;

· Creating & maintaining financial models.

· Ad-hoc financial analysis.

· Project planning.

· Risk analysis and quantification.

· Bidder negotiation.

· Report writing – financial analysis for Council/Cabinet and other reports.

· Compilation of the financial aspects of the business case (Approval Business Case, Confirmation Business Case or equivalents) or any other documentation required by the project & you will liaise with Deloitte, the external financial advisors to the project.

Please note this is a politically restricted post in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.

Unfortunately we are unable to accept applications from any employees who have recently left Hull City Council under the Early Termination of Employment Scheme. Those that left under this scheme are not eligible for re-employment by the Council for a period of 5 years from the date of leaving.

In order to avoid discrimination, the Council does not accept CVs either on their own or accompanied by a partly completed application form.

Shortlisting: 16 February
Interviews: w/c 27 February

For an informal discussion please contact Graeme Smith 01482 613081.

Applicants are encouraged to apply for vacancies electronically. Alternatively please telephone 01482 300300 for application details. The opening hours are Monday – Friday 8.00am until 7.00pm and Saturday 9.00am until 1.00pm. Please quote the reference number, job title and closing date when requesting an application pack.