Head of Finance Business Partnering

Hays; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council in Birmingham is seeking a Head of Finance Business Partnering to lead and shape its finance teams across various portfolios following a strategic restructure. This 6-month hybrid contract offers a significant opportunity to impact public finance through effective leadership and strategic guidance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior finance leadership roles within the public sector.
• Strong track record of strategic business partnering and stakeholder engagement.
• Deep understanding of local government finance, transformation, and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Business Partnering function across key service areas.
• Drive financial strategy, budget setting, and year-end closure processes.
• Advise senior leadership and elected members on financial insight.

Skills

Strategic business partnering

Stakeholder engagement

Financial strategy

Leadership

Local government finance

Job description

Day Rate: £750 - £800 per day

Location:Birmingham
Contract: 6-month initial contract
Work Pattern: Hybrid (2 days per week on-site)
Hays is proud to be partnering with a local council to recruit a Head of Finance Business Partnering in a newly created leadership role following a strategic restructure. This is a high-impact opportunity to lead and shape the council's Business Partnering teams across People, Place, and Capital portfolios.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Business Partnering function across key service areas, ensuring alignment with strategic goals
• Drive financial strategy, budget setting, and year-end closure processes.
• Advise senior leadership and elected members, providing expert financial insight to support policy decisions and transformation plans.
• Influence at local, regional, and national levels, engaging stakeholders and shaping council-wide priorities.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, supporting professional development and service excellence.
• Deputise for the Assistant Director - Finance, offering strong leadership and direction across the function.

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience in senior finance leadership roles within the public sector.
• Strong track record of strategic business partnering and stakeholder engagement.
• Deep understanding of local government finance, transformation, and governance.
• Inspirational leadership style with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible difference in a dynamic and evolving local authority. If you're ready to lead with impact and help shape the future of public finance, please send your updated CV! #