Senior Finance Business Partner

Are you an experienced finance professional looking for a leadership role where you can drive strategic decision-making? Do you thrive in a dynamic multi-faceted environment, managing budgets that directly impact services offered to some of society’s most vulnerable people. Are you ready to lead a high-performing team and make a tangible difference in local government finance? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

This public sector organisation is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to oversee the financial strategy and operational management for one of their most vital and critical directorates within the organisation. This role is pivotal in ensuring financial resilience, transparency, and efficiency in delivering vital services to the community. You will lead a dedicated finance team, providing expert financial advice to senior stakeholders, ensuring financial management is embedded in decision-making processes.

The key responsibilities of this Senior Finance Business Partner are as follows:

• Lead and manage a finance team, ensuring high performance and continuous improvement.
• Provide financial expertise to senior management, councillors, and external stakeholders.
• Oversee and monitor budgets, ensuring effective financial control.
• Deliver high-quality financial reporting and forecasting to support informed decision-making.
• Conduct financial modelling and analysis to support service transformation and budgetary planning.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Provide leadership and guidance to your team, offering development opportunities and ensure the provision of high-quality financial service across the directorate.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a crucial role in a progressive public sector organisation’s finance team. You will have the chance to influence financial strategy at a senior level while leading a talented team in an environment that values innovation, professional growth, and strong financial governance. With exposure to high-profile projects and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, this role offers both challenge and reward in equal measure.

What We’re Looking For

• A fully qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or be in the final stages.
• Proven experience in financial management within a large and complex public sector organisation.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• A proactive, strategic thinker with the ability to influence decision-making at a senior level.

If you’re looking for a role where you can lead, influence, and drive financial excellence in a vital public sector setting, apply for this Senior Finance Business Partner role today!