Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner . If you're passionate about driving performance, championing equity, diversity and inclusion, and want to help shape a prosperous and sustainable future, this could be your next career move.

About the Role As a Finance Business Partner, you'll play a pivotal role in providing expert financial advice and insight to directorates, ensuring resources are allocated effectively and objectives are achieved within budget. You'll lead on management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, and the financial evaluation of key programmes, working closely with senior leaders to deliver value for money and robust financial governance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting for directorates, ensuring alignment with business plans and strategic objectives.
• Provide expert advice on financial performance, supporting the delivery of complex funding programmes.
• Champion strong financial controls and governance, safeguarding public funds.
• Build effective partnerships across the organisation and with external stakeholders.
• Deliver financial training and guidance to empower colleagues.
• Contribute to a positive, high-performing team culture that values equity, diversity, and inclusion.

What We're Looking For We're searching for a finance professional who is:

• Qualified (CIMA/CCAB or equivalent) with practical experience in a similar role.
• Skilled in financial controls, reporting standards (CIPFA/IFRS), and local authority finance.
• An advanced user of Excel and accounting software.
• A strong communicator, able to influence, negotiate, and build relationships at all levels.
• Experienced in managing budgets, analysing complex financial information, and leading change.
• Committed to our values:
  Championing Our Region, Working Intelligently, Being Easy to Do Business With, Positive About Change, and Working Together.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a team that's nationally recognised for its commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Work in a collaborative environment where your expertise will help shape the future of a vibrant region.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional development and the chance to make a tangible difference.

Confidentiality Notice:
The name of our organisation will be shared with shortlisted candidates. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of privacy throughout the recruitment process.