An exciting permanent opportunity has arisen for a CCAB qualified accountant to join this local government finance team. Working on a hybrid basis, with travel to the office as required, you role as Senior Finance Business Partner will be to lead an efficient, effective and client-oriented Finance Business Partnering offering to a range ofcouncil services, supporting them to achieve their goals in an ever-changing and challengingenvironment. As well as act as a key member of the Finance Management Team, contributing to the delivery of serviceand corporate objectives and the overall success of the Council.Day to day your duties will include:

• Championing excellent management of financial resources, promoting probity, efficiency, high performance and overall value for money.
• Creating a culture which empowers budget holders and staff and supports the delivery of value for money services, including reporting on benchmark information and key cost drivers.
• Lead on the production of high-quality, relevant and timely financial monitoring information for the benefit of the services, senior officers and members.
• Provide professional insight, using your unique position as both a Finance and service expert to identify early and act upon emerging issues, risks and opportunities.
• Lead on the production of the annual revenue and capital budgets, and Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS), in accordance with statutory requirements and council policies.
• Undertake strategic analysis and planning to ensure that these reflect the council's priorities and strategic objectives.

The role will be part of the senior finance management team and to be considered you will need to be a CCAB qualified accountant with previous Local Government finance experience.The salary band for the role is £52,413 to £63,079 and the working pattern is hybrid remote with attendance in the office as required.