Head of Finance Business Partnering

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Finance Business Partnering function for Children’s Services, overseeing a team of 5
• Partner with senior service leadership to challenge, shape and deliver service plans and cost-saving initiatives
• Support the discharge of Section 151 responsibilities, providing high-quality financial insight to senior stakeholders
• Drive innovative, sustainable delivery models to maximise outcomes for residents amid ongoing financial pressures
• Contribute to a high-performance, continuous improvement finance culture

What you’ll need

• CCAB or equivalent professional accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIPFA, ACA, CIMA)
• Proven senior finance business partnering experience within Local Government or the wider public sector
• Strong track record of stakeholder management, financial stewardship and strategic financial planning
• Experience supporting Children’s Services finance is highly desirable