Finance Business Partner

Opus People Solutions are hiring for a Finance Business Partner to support Children's Social Care budgets within a Local Authority client based in Shropshire.

The role is 37 hours per week, offering hybrid working (Shrewsbury-based with mobile working arrangements and hot desk access), with a contract length of 6 months+. Please see a high-level overview of what the position involves below:

• Providing high-quality financial advice, analysis and business partnering support to complex service areas across the Council

• Supporting budget holders, Directors and Heads of Service with financial planning, budget management and decision-making

• Leading on financial performance monitoring, forecasting, risk management and financial impact assessments

• Developing robust business cases, identifying opportunities for efficiencies and driving value for money initiatives

• Producing and presenting financial information, management reports and strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders

• Supporting commercial initiatives, contract negotiations and organisational transformation programmes

The ideal candidate will have experience with:

• Financial business partnering within a large and complex organisation

• Budget planning, forecasting, financial analysis and performance reporting

• Producing business cases and providing strategic financial advice to senior stakeholders

• Identifying financial risks and opportunities and implementing mitigation strategies

• Supporting commercial and transformation initiatives

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

• Qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

• Supporting Children's Social Care or Children's Services budgets

• Previous experience within Local Government

If this role is of interest to you, please submit a copy of your CV and a mobile number