Full job descriptionThe Opportunity
We are supporting a large, complex public sector organisation in the North East with the appointment of a Strategic Finance Business Partner into its senior finance team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced public sector finance professional to take on a highly visible role, working closely with senior leaders and helping shape financial planning, performance and decision-making across the organisation.
You will help lead the development of a modern, proactive finance business partnering approach, providing strategic advice, constructive challenge and financial leadership across a range of services.


The Role
*Leading and developing the organisation’s finance business partnering approach
*Providing strategic financial advice and challenge to senior stakeholders
*Supporting services to strengthen financial performance and long-term sustainability
*Overseeing financial monitoring, forecasting and financial governance
*Building trusted relationships with senior leaders and service directors
*Providing robust financial input into key decisions, business cases and reports
*Supporting transformation, improvement and major change programmes
*Deputising for the senior leadership of the Financial Planning & Business Partnering function when required

The Person
We are looking for a CCAB-qualified accountant with strong public sector finance experience and the credibility to operate effectively with senior stakeholders.
You will be a collaborative and influential finance leader with strong technical capability and the confidence to challenge constructively. You will also have the ability to build effective relationships across a complex organisation and use financial insight to support better strategic decision-making.

Why Apply?
This would suit someone looking for a high-profile leadership role with significant exposure across a complex public sector organisation.
Interested? Get in touch for a confidential conversation and further details.