Closing date:16 March 2025 An exciting opportunity has arisen for the right candidate to join the Corporate Finance Team at Hull City Council as a Principal Finance Officer. As a senior member of the Council finance team and you are CCAB or CIMA qualified, then this position may be of interest to you.   This permanent role is well suited to an individual that is looking to advance their career in finance, gain hands on experience in a busy public sector environment and access to future gain opportunities.  We have flexible hybrid working arrangements, with a requirement to attend the office two days per week, and support career growth, knowledge and personal development.   Hull is a city with a vision to improve the city centre for the future to move towards a more climate-conscious urban area and attract more investment and jobs. As we work to deliver our Community and Council Plans to secure the best for our 269,000 residents, the finance function is a dynamic and influencing corporate team.  We are looking for someone with good accounting knowledge, who can interpret and analyse complex data along with a robust understanding of financial processes and procedures. The role will provide a chance to lead on service area financial modelling, budget setting and forecast monitoring, whilst working to provide support, advice and guidance to operational managers and budget holders.   The successful applicant will hold effective communication and analytical skills, working with diverse teams across a large organisation. As a leadership role within the finance function, this role is an ideal opportunity to further management skills and collective staff development.   If this position is of interest to you and you meet the essential requirements, as per the Job Description and Person Specification, then we welcome an application from you. If you would like an informal discussion about the position then contact Sarah Markham, Head of Business Finance on 01482 613 229 or e-mailSarah.Markham@hullcc.gov.uk Interviews to be held 2nd& 3rd April 2025. Benefits of working for Hull City Council– Working for hull city council Why Hull is a great place to live and work– Working for hull city council How to apply for our jobs - Working for hull city council ]]>