OverviewAn exciting permanent opportunity has arisen for a CCAB qualified accountant to join this local government finance team. Working on a hybrid basis, with travel to the office as required, your role as Senior Finance Business Partner will be to lead an efficient, effective and client-oriented Finance Business Partnering offering to a range of council services, supporting them to achieve their goals in an ever-changing and challenging environment. As well as acting as a key member of the Finance Management Team, you will contribute to the delivery of service and corporate objectives and the overall success of the Council.

Responsibilities

Championing excellent management of financial resources, promoting probity, efficiency, high performance and overall value for money.

Creating a culture which empowers budget holders and staff and supports the delivery of value for money services, including reporting on benchmark information and key cost drivers.

Lead on the production of high-quality, relevant and timely financial monitoring information for the benefit of the services, senior officers and members.

Provide professional insight, using your position as both a Finance and service expert to identify early and act upon emerging issues, risks and opportunities.

Lead on the production of the annual revenue and capital budgets, and Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS), in accordance with statutory requirements and council policies.

Undertake strategic analysis and planning to ensure that these reflect the council''s priorities and strategic objectives.

The role will be part of the senior finance management team; to be considered you will need to be a CCAB qualified accountant with previous Local Government finance experience.

Salary and working patternThe salary band for the role is £52,413 to £63,079 and the working pattern is hybrid remote with attendance in the office as required.

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