Senior Finance Business Partner - Permanent

Senior Finance Business Partner - Permanent

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• Remote working with quarterly office attendance
• Finance
• Permanent
• Full-time
• £46,000 - 52,000
• Consultant: Luis

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.

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