Finance Business Partner

Job Type: Finance Business Partner - Technical (Grade BBCU15)
Location: Bermingham
Contract Type: Permanent Positions Available: 1
Salary: £64,866 - £72,562 per annum
Hours: 37 per week (Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00)
Work Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home
Start Date: Monday, 3 November 2025

About the Role
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Finance Business Partner - Technical to join our Finance Directorate. This is a key leadership role responsible for delivering the Council's Financial Statements in line with statutory requirements, while managing the Council's Technical Accounting functions, including:

• Capital Strategy and Planning
• Treasury Management
• Banking and Taxation
• Accounts Payable

You will play a pivotal role in ensuring financial compliance and governance, leading the closure of accounts, producing statutory financial statements, and providing high-level financial advice. You'll also manage and inspire a team of finance professionals, ensuring excellence in the delivery of financial support services.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality technical financial services, including closure of accounts, treasury management, capital accounting, and investment appraisals.
• Lead on capital strategy development, capital planning, and the annual capital budget process.
• Oversee capital and revenue budget monitoring, providing robust challenge and guidance throughout the year.
• Manage the production of the Council's Statement of Accounts, ensuring compliance with statutory deadlines and accounting standards.
• Represent the Chief Officer for Finance at Committees, meetings, and external working groups.
• Lead financial input into major capital projects, including financial appraisals, policy option reviews, and cost-benefit analyses.
• Monitor the financial implications of new legislation and regulations, ensuring timely and compliant responses.
• Motivate, lead, and develop the finance team to achieve high professional standards and performance.

About You
You will be a confident and forward-thinking finance professional who combines strong technical expertise with excellent leadership and communication skills. You'll be adept at managing complex financial issues, influencing decision-making, and driving financial excellence across the organisation.

Essential Criteria

• Professional Qualification: CCAB or CIMA qualified, with significant post-qualification experience in a senior finance role.
• Experience: Proven experience leading a finance function, delivering statutory accounts, and managing technical finance areas.
• Technical Skills: In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, local authority finance legislation, capital financing, and budget planning.
• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to interpret complex financial data and provide insightful analysis.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication, able to build relationships and influence at all levels.
• Leadership: Skilled at prioritising work, motivating a team, and managing multiple deadlines.
• Professional Development: Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development (CPD).

Working Arrangements
This role offers a hybrid working model with three days based in the office and two days working from home each week. We value flexibility and work-life balance, while maintaining strong collaboration within our finance team.

We offer a collaborative, supportive, and forward-thinking working environment that values professional growth, innovation, and public service excellence.
If you're ready to take on a high-impact leadership role where your expertise truly makes a difference
Apply today and help drive financial excellence across our organisation.