Finance Business Partner

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Rugby; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organisation is seeking a Finance Business Partner to provide financial and strategic support to Service Managers. The ideal candidate will have an AAT qualification and experience in finance. Responsibilities include budget setting, financial analysis, and stakeholder management. This position offers hybrid working options and generous leave benefits.

Benefits

35 days annual leave including bank holidays

Generous Local Government Pension Scheme

Hybrid working up to 60%

Annual leave purchase scheme

Subsidised parking

Learning and Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced in a finance environment.
• Ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial support to Service Managers.
• Build relationships with budget managers.
• Support budget setting and monitoring processes.

Skills

Stakeholder communication

Financial management system proficiency

Budget reporting

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent

Job description

Finance Business Partner

Grade E/F £32,597 - £40,777 (Dependent on experience)

Full time – 37 hours a week

Rugby Borough Council is dedicated to both Community and Colleague growth. With a focus on wellbeing and personal development, we offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create. Join an organisation committed to the success of one of the Country’s fastest-growing boroughs and the people who makeit thrive.

The Borough has great access to key motorway networks and the rail services which provides quick alternative commuting options for the whole of Warwickshire, Coventry, Birmingham, Northamptonshire and Leicestershire.

About the role

We are looking for a Finance Business Partner to join our highly motivated Financial Services team, where continuous improvement and value for money are a priority.

This is a key role to where you’ll be providing financial, commercial and strategic support to Service Managers alongside project support for the transformation of services.

The main focus of this role will be to support our Housing Revenue Account (HRA) services.

The role will be office based with the option of hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days in the office.

Responsibilities will include -

• Provide finance business partnering to stakeholders across the organisation.
• Build strong working relationships with budget managers by spending time working closely with services to enhance the finance offer.
• Advise budget managers and Chief Officers on various financial matters that could include the usage of grants and reserves.
• To Support the annual budget setting process, working with Lead Accountants to ensure that a balanced medium-term financial plan/capital programme is delivered in accordance with legislative requirements and accounting standards
• Assist the budget monitoring process, with responsibility for supporting budget managers and Chief Officers, producing and presenting Finance and Performance reports for the target audience
• Assist with the production of the Council’s Financial Statements, Whole of Government Accounts and the external audit

About you

This is a great role either for someone who’s an experienced Finance Business Partner or similar, or someone with the aspirations, skills and abilities to be one.

Alongside a minimum of AAT qualification (or other equivalent qualification) you’ll need experience of working in a finance environment and be competent in the use of a financial management system to produce budget reporting, annual accounts and financial statements in accordance with the CIPFA Accounting Code of Practice.

You’ll need excellent stakeholder communication and management skills, being a great communicator including being able to explain financial concepts to non-financial staff.

Please see the linked job profile for full details of the role as well as the skills, experience and qualifications required for the role at Grade E and F.

Benefits

• 35 days annual leave (including 8 Bank Holidays and 3 extra days normally applied at Christmas)
• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
• Hybrid working up to 60%
• Flexi time scheme
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Subsidised parking
• Structured Induction Program
• Learning and Development opportunities including Future Leaders programmes
• Payment of a professional subscription for approved professionals
• Family Friendly Policies
• Independent Support for your health & wellbeing
• Generous compassionate leave
• Extra Benefits including Retail Discounts, Cycle to Work scheme and more