Finance Business Partner Adult Social Care
Finance Business Partner Adult Social Care
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31-07-2025
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Job Description
3 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
The Finance Business Partner plays a critical role in providing strategic financial support direction and challenge to one or more directorates.
Working closely with senior leadership the role ensures robust financial planning management and reporting aligned with organisational goals.
The post holder will translate complex financial data into actionable insight support budget holders in delivering services within budget and lead a small team to drive continuous improvement in financial processes.
This position may also be aligned with capital and transformation projects with a focus on delivering value for money.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
Provide high-quality financial advice to service directorates supporting decision-making and budget management.
Lead on financial reporting monitoring and forecasting for assigned service areas ensuring accuracy and compliance with statutory and regulatory frameworks.
Translate complex financial information for non-financial stakeholders enabling informed strategic decisions.
Coordinate or manage a small team of finance officers to deliver effective finance business partnering services.
Contribute to the development of financial strategies including support for savings cost reduction and transformation initiatives.
Ensure compliance with financial regulations standing orders and relevant accounting standards.
Support the delivery of service improvements and transformation projects from a finance perspective.
Identify and manage financial risks advising on mitigations and supporting the development of financial resilience.
Act as a financial lead in project teams and attend senior management and member meetings as required.
Promote best practice in financial management driving continuous improvement and efficiency.
Skills/Experience:
Relevant accountancy qualification (part or fully qualified e.g. CIPFA ACCA CIMA) or equivalent experience.
Proven experience in a finance role within a large and complex public sector organisation.
Strong understanding of local government financial frameworks regulations and statutory reporting.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to challenge and influence senior stakeholders.
Strong analytical and technical skills with the ability to interpret and present financial information clearly.
High level of proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Excel.
Proven ability to manage budgets contribute to financial strategies and support service improvement.
Experience in supporting or leading a team to deliver financial services.
Additional Information:
Fully qualified accountant (CIPFA ACCA CIMA).
May include responsibility for up to 3 direct reports.
Some roles may require flexible working or travel between sites.
Relevant accountancy qualification (part or fully qualified e.g. CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience. Proven experience in a finance role within a large and complex public sector organisation. Strong understanding of local government financial frameworks, regulations, and statutory reporting. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to challenge and influence senior stakeholders. Strong analytical and technical skills, with the ability to interpret and present financial information clearly. High level of proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Excel. Proven ability to manage budgets, contribute to financial strategies and support service improvement. Experience in supporting or leading a team to deliver financial services.
Education
Fully qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA).
Employment Type
Full Time
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