Job Description

A Local Authority is seeking an experienced Senior Finance Business Partner to support its Place Directorate on an initial 12-month contract. This is a strategic finance business partnering role providing operational and strategic financial support across a diverse service portfolio.

Service Portfolio

* Waste Services

* Libraries

* Transport and Highways

* Environmental Services

* Wider Place Directorate functions

Key Responsibilities

* Lead financial business partnering across Place services

* Provide budget monitoring, financial control and performance reporting

* Develop financial models, forecasts and medium-term financial plans

* Support identification, tracking and delivery of savings programmes

* Provide robust financial advice, challenge and insight to senior stakeholders

* Attend leadership meetings, boards and stakeholder forums

* Manage, coach and develop two Senior Accountants

* Support strategic decision-making through high-quality financial analysis

Requirements

* Fully qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACCA, ACA or CIMA)

* Strong Local Government finance experience

* Previous experience supporting Place, Environment or similar service portfolios

* Demonstrable senior-level business partnering experience

* Excellent stakeholder management skills, including experience supporting Directors and Executive Directors

* Experience leading, mentoring or managing finance staff

* Strong communication, influencing and analytical skills