Finance Business Partner
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- England,London,City of London
- Full Time, Permanent
- £55,000 - £58,000 per annum
Job Description:
Finance Business Partner
Salary: £55,000 - £58,000
1-2 days per week in office
A local government council are looking for a qualified accountant to join them as a finance business partner.
This is an exciting opportunity to influence decision-making at a senior level, support major projects, and help shape financial strategy in a dynamic environment.
About the Role
You will work closely with service leaders and stakeholders to deliver robust financial planning, monitoring, and reporting. The role combines technical expertise with business partnering, ensuring financial information supports effective operational and strategic decisions.
Key responsibilities include:
*Leading the provision of customer-focused financial management and accountancy services
*Supporting annual budget setting and medium-term financial planning
*Preparing and monitoring revenue and capital budgets
*Delivering accurate financial analysis, forecasts, and management information
*Providing strategic financial advice and constructive challenge to senior stakeholders
*Supporting year-end processes and external audit requirements
*Developing financial models to assess future demand, funding changes, and investment decisions
*Identifying opportunities for efficiencies, funding solutions, and service improvement
*Contributing to complex projects and organisational initiatives
The role may also involve deputising for senior finance leadership when required.
About You
We are looking for someone who combines strong technical accounting knowledge with excellent communication and influencing skills.
You will ideally have:
*Professional accountancy qualification (or equivalent experience)
*Strong financial analysis and modelling capability
*Experience working with senior managers and stakeholders
*Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting in a complex organisation
*Excellent problem-solving, judgement, and decision-making skills
*Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-finance audiences
Experience within large or public sector / not-for-profit organisations is desirable but not essential.
Salary: £55,000 - £58,000
1-2 days per week in office
A local government council are looking for a qualified accountant to join them as a finance business partner.
This is an exciting opportunity to influence decision-making at a senior level, support major projects, and help shape financial strategy in a dynamic environment.
About the Role
You will work closely with service leaders and stakeholders to deliver robust financial planning, monitoring, and reporting. The role combines technical expertise with business partnering, ensuring financial information supports effective operational and strategic decisions.
Key responsibilities include:
*Leading the provision of customer-focused financial management and accountancy services
*Supporting annual budget setting and medium-term financial planning
*Preparing and monitoring revenue and capital budgets
*Delivering accurate financial analysis, forecasts, and management information
*Providing strategic financial advice and constructive challenge to senior stakeholders
*Supporting year-end processes and external audit requirements
*Developing financial models to assess future demand, funding changes, and investment decisions
*Identifying opportunities for efficiencies, funding solutions, and service improvement
*Contributing to complex projects and organisational initiatives
The role may also involve deputising for senior finance leadership when required.
About You
We are looking for someone who combines strong technical accounting knowledge with excellent communication and influencing skills.
You will ideally have:
*Professional accountancy qualification (or equivalent experience)
*Strong financial analysis and modelling capability
*Experience working with senior managers and stakeholders
*Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting in a complex organisation
*Excellent problem-solving, judgement, and decision-making skills
*Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-finance audiences
Experience within large or public sector / not-for-profit organisations is desirable but not essential.
Job number 3461175
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