Finance Business Partner

Role: Finance Business Partner

Organisation: Stoke-on-Trent City Council

Location: Stoke-on-Trent | hybrid working

Type: Permanent

Salary: £43,693 - £49,764 (Pay award pending)

About the Finance Business Partner opportunity:

Sellick Partnership is pleased to be working in partnership with a well-respected and long-standing Local Authority client in the West Midlands. We are supporting Stoke-on-Trent City Council exclusively with the recruitment for a Finance Business Partner to join their finance team permanently. This role comes with a competitive salary of between £43,693 - £49,764 and offers hybrid working to suit your work-life balance.

Purpose of the Finance Business Partner opportunity:

• To support the delivery of an integrated, robust financial planning process.
• To support the provision of high-quality, accurate, relevant and timely monitoring and forecasting information.
• Provide financial advice and guidance to stakeholders.

Key duties and responsibilities of the Finance Business Partner will include:

• To provide strategic financial and commercial advice, support and information.
• To deliver high-quality, efficient financial, accounting and budgeting services to support the council.
• To support with and lead on the delivery of the medium term financial planning.
• Provide strategic analysis and financial advice to stakeholders across the council.
• Produce and present monthly management accounts, identifying key trends and making recommendations.
• Lead budget setting and support completion of the annual statement of accounts.
• Provide clear, accurate financial information for council committees.

Required experience of the Finance Business Partner:

• A fully qualified finance professional (CIPFA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a Local Authority or wider Public Sector finance environment.
• Strong knowledge/understanding of public sector finance (including frameworks/budgeting/reporting).
• A background in Financial Management/Management Accounts.
• Demonstrated success in business partnering - building strong relationships and driving strategic decision-making.

Benefits alongside the Finance Business Partner role will include:

• Generous annual leave: 28 days, which increases to 33 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays.
• Excellent Local Authority pension scheme.
• Hybrid working arrangements: flexible to suit your work-life balance and commitments.
• Family-friendly policies: excellent maternity/paternity/adoption leave.
• Employee perks: access to a wide range of online discount schemes.
• Continuous learning: ongoing development opportunities for your personal and professional development.

How to apply for the Finance Business Partner position:

• To find out more about working for Stoke-on-Trent City Council, or to apply for Finance Business Partner role, visit our dedicated microsite: https://stoke-recruitment.sellickpartnership.co.uk. Alternatively, you can contact Adam Rouse in the Sellick Partnership Derby office for a confidential chat.

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