Summary: The Senior Finance Business Partner (SEND) role involves providing strategic financial advice and influencing decision-makers within a local authority in Leicestershire. The position requires expertise in education finances and aims to improve financial processes while supporting the Council's corporate transformation agenda. The role also includes developing management reports and ensuring effective communication of financial policies. This is a hybrid contract position for an initial duration of three months.

Key Responsibilities:

• Influence decision-makers to ensure the best financial outcomes for the Council.
• Knowledge of Education Finances.
• Identify and implement improvements in financial processes, aligning with statutory requirements and customer needs.
• Support the creation and delivery of the Council's MTFS and corporate transformation agenda.
• Provide strategic financial advice to elected Members, Chief Officers, and senior management.
• Translate complex financial data for non-financial specialists, linking it to operational decisions.
• Develop management reports that connect financial performance with operational outcomes.
• Drive efficiency and service delivery improvements, ensuring effective financial management during periods of change.
• Support departmental managers in understanding financial responsibilities and developing their financial skills.
• Ensure effective communication and implementation of financial policies and procedures within departments.
• Deliver accurate, timely financial reporting and submissions to stakeholders.
• Support the year-end closure of accounts, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

Key Skills:

• Expertise in education finances.
• Strong strategic financial advisory skills.
• Ability to translate complex financial data for non-financial audiences.
• Experience in developing management reports.
• Proven track record in driving efficiency and service delivery improvements.
• Strong communication skills for effective policy implementation.
• Experience in financial reporting and year-end closure processes.

Salary (Rate): £34.93

City: Leicester

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: Hybrid

IR35 Status: Undetermined

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Finance