Finance Business Partner

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join their dynamic team in Birmingham. This exciting role involves collaborating with the Head of Financial Business Partnering to ensure effective financial management and strategic advice to support the Council's objectives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial management, excellent persuasion skills, and the ability to engage with various stakeholders. This position offers a hybrid work pattern and a chance to make a significant impact within the local council. If you're ready to take on a key role in driving financial success and transformation, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial management and strategic advice.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management responsibilities within the service area.
• Lead financial planning and budget-setting processes.
• Provide strategic financial advice to support transformation activities.

Skills

Financial Management

Persuasion Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Strategic Financial Advice

Legislation Knowledge

Education

Degree in Finance or related field

Job description

Finance Business Partner

Employer Location: England, Birmingham, West Midlands

Salary: Up to £600 per day

Closing date: 8 May 2025

Job Details

Location: Birmingham - Hybrid Work Pattern
Contract Duration: 6 months

Hays are recruiting a Finance Business Partner for a local council. This role involves working alongside the Head of Financial Business Partnering to ensure effective financial management of services, providing financial advice, and supporting the achievement of Corporate Plan objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Take ownership of management responsibilities within the service area.
2. Deliver the objectives and priorities of the Council through engagement, consultation, and negotiation with all stakeholders.
3. Utilise highly developed skills of persuasion.
4. Maintain and develop professional knowledge, skills, and experience.
5. Enhance service delivery and support colleagues within the service area and Council-wide.
6. Have a detailed understanding of relevant legislation and the underlying concepts and principles of Local Government Finance.
7. Support the Head of Financial Business Partnering in the motivational leadership of teams.
8. Ensure clarity of direction, effective communication, and the development of employees' full potential.
9. Deputise for the Head of Financial Business Partnering where appropriate.
10. Work closely with the Head of Financial Business Partnering to lead the financial planning and budget-setting process for the services within the remit of the role.

Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate will play a key role in supporting the Council's change and transformation activities by providing strategic financial advice and guidance and offering innovative and creative solutions. They will also be responsible for coordinating the annual budget setting and closure of accounts processes.

If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the criteria, please send your updated CV.

Company

At Hays we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. With over 50 years’ success under our belts and a workforce of 10,000+ people across 32 countries, we’ve evolved to put our customers at the heart of everything we do.

From CFO to Newly Qualified, we work with talented finance professionals and match them with organisations where they can achieve a lasting impact.

So much more than specialist recruiters in accounting and finance, what really sets us apart is our knowledge through scale, deep understanding and our ability to meaningfully innovate for our customers. All our consultants have strong relationships across the industry and the support of our extensive global network. That’s why organisations of all types and sizes – from international blue chips to SMEs – trust us to find the people who can help transform their business.

You can rely on us to deliver today and help you plan for tomorrow.