Finance Business Partner

Seven Group Holdings Limited; Southampton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Locum Flexibility

Competitive Pay

Professional Development

Networking Opportunities

Job summary

Southampton City Council is seeking a Finance Business Partner on an ongoing locum basis to drive financial performance and provide strategic support to senior leaders. You will lead a team of Finance Analysts and Accountancy Assistants, ensuring effective financial management, planning and reporting across your designated area.

Representing finance within your area, you will build strong relationships with corporate finance and service units, contribute to the Medium Term Financial Forecast,

Qualifications

• Experience in financial management, planning and reporting.
• Strong stakeholder engagement across multiple units.

Responsibilities

• Represent finance within your designated area, offering expert financial insight and advice to senior leaders.
• Build effective working relationships across Corporate Finance and financial units to align with the Council's financial plans.
• Provide financial analysis and data to support strategic decision-making and ensure robust financial performance.
• Contribute to the Medium Term Financial Forecast, focusing on sustainability and service prioritisation.
• Promote value for money principles and champion efficient financial performance.
• Prepare and analyse business cases for new initiatives, investments, and decommissioning activities.
• Lead projects to strengthen financial management capability across the organisation.
• Advise on the financial implications of legislative and policy changes, ensuring timely and effective responses.

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Finance Business Partner to join the Finance Business Partnering service area in Southampton City Council. This ongoing locum role offers a competitive hourly rate and the chance to make a meaningful impact by driving financial performance and providing strategic financial support to senior leaders. You'll lead a team of Finance Analysts and Accountancy Assistants while ensuring effective financial management, planning, and reporting across your designated area.

Perks and Benefits:

• Locum Flexibility: Enjoy greater control over your schedule while gaining diverse experience across various financial settings.
• Competitive Pay: Negotiate a rate that reflects your experience and maximise your professional value.
• Professional Development: Access to a broad range of training opportunities to enhance your career growth.
• Networking Opportunities: Collaborate with a diverse team of professionals, expanding your knowledge and network.,

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent finance within your designated area, offering expert financial insight and advice to senior leaders.
• Build effective working relationships across Corporate Finance and financial units to align with the Council's financial plans.
• Provide financial analysis and data to support strategic decision-making and ensure robust financial performance.
• Contribute to the Medium Term Financial Forecast, focusing on sustainability and service prioritisation.
• Promote value for money principles and champion efficient financial performance.
• Prepare and analyse business cases for new initiatives, investments, and decommissioning activities.
• Lead projects to strengthen financial management capability across the organisation.
• Advise on the financial implications of legislative and policy changes, ensuring timely and effective responses.

Southampton offers a vibrant lifestyle enriched by maritime heritage, cultural diversity, and stunning coastal scenery. The city is ideal for professionals seeking a balance between career growth and quality of life, with excellent amenities, transport links, and leisure opportunities.