Finance Business Partner

TN United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Business Partner for an interim role in Southampton. This position involves providing critical financial insights and recommendations to senior leaders, ensuring effective financial management within the council. The role offers a unique opportunity to influence the financial strategies of the local authority, focusing on budget forecasting and capital program development. With a hybrid work model, this role allows for a balanced work-life dynamic while contributing to the community's financial health. If you are a finance professional looking to make an impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial management and budget monitoring.
• Strong skills in forecasting and funding mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Forecast the Council's income and expenditure over multiple years.
• Model complex funding mechanisms and recommend strategies.

Skills

Financial Management

Budget Monitoring

Team Management

Forecasting

Funding Mechanisms Modelling

Education

Degree in Finance or related field

Job description

Spencer Clarke Group is working with a local authority on the South Coast who are looking to recruit a Finance Business Partner for an interim contract.

This position is responsible for providing productive challenge, assurance, and recommendations to senior leaders in Southampton City Council, in particular Service Directors, ensuring the completeness and quality of financial management within a defined area of responsibility.

Contract Length: Initially 3-6 months with a view to being extended on an ongoing basis.

Full time contract: Hybrid Working 2 days in office per week

Role Responsibilities:

• Forecasting the Council's income and expenditure over multiple years and identifying the budget gap which forms part of the Medium-Term Financial Plan.
• Modelling complex funding mechanisms such as the Business Rates retention scheme and making recommendations on how the council can gain maximum benefit.
• Developing the multi-year capital programme and sources of funding including borrowing and developer contributions.

Experience Required:

• Experience in team management and monitoring a revenue budget, operating in accordance with financial policy and requirements.