Finance Business Partner

We are seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to join our Finance team. This is a senior role reporting to the Chief Officer for Finance, responsible for delivering Financial Statements in line with statutory requirements and managing key technical accounting functions including Capital Strategy, Treasury Management, Banking, Taxation, and Accounts Payable.

You will lead and motivate a team of finance professionals, ensuring high-quality financial services and robust financial control across the Council.

• Deliver statutory financial statements and manage technical accounting functions.
• Lead on Capital Strategy development, capital planning, and annual capital budget processes.
• Provide expert technical financial advice, including closure of accounts, treasury management, and capital investment appraisal.
• Oversee the production of the Statement of Accounts and ensure compliance with statutory accounting guidance.
• Represent the Finance function at committees, meetings, and external working groups.
• Review and respond to new legislation and regulations impacting the Council's finances.
• Lead financial aspects of major capital projects, ensuring robust appraisals and cost-benefit analysis.

• CCAB or CIMA qualified with post-qualification experience in a similar senior finance role.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, local authority legislation, and capital financing.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Proven ability to analyse and interpret complex financial information.
• Experience in managing teams and prioritising resources to meet objectives.
• Professional, collaborative, and committed to working with key stakeholders.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.