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