Senior Finance Business Partner - Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Finance Business Partner to join a well regarded Local Authority in the Home Counties.

 

This is a highly visible role supporting senior leaders across a broad range of local government services and directorates. With responsibility for two direct reports, the successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high quality financial management, strategic advice, and business partnering across the organisation.

 

Key Responsibilities

·        Provide strategic financial advice and challenge to senior managers and directors.

·        Lead on budget setting, financial planning, forecasting and year-end processes.

·        Support decision-making through insightful financial analysis and reporting.

·        Business partner with services across all directorates.

·        Lead, coach and develop a team of two finance professionals.

·        Contribute to continuous improvement and transformation initiatives.

 

About You

·        CCAB qualified (CIPFA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

·        Qualified by Experience candidates will be considered with significant Local Government experience.

·        Strong financial management and business partnering experience.

·        Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

·        Experience of budget monitoring, forecasting and financial planning.

·        Previous local government experience highly advantageous

 

This position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accountant/Finance Business Partner looking to step into a more senior role, or an established Senior Finance Business Partner seeking a predominantly remote opportunity with excellent work life balance.

 

Further Information:

·        Salary of £46,000 - £52,000 DOE

·        Predominantly remote working with quarterly office attendance

·        Broad exposure across all council services

·        Leadership responsibility with two direct reports

·        Excellent opportunity for career progression and development

 

To discuss this opportunity in confidence, please apply directly or reach out to Luis on luis@ambientpeople.co.uk for further information.