Head of Finance Business Partnering

Hays Senior Finance; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm partners with a local council to find a Head of Finance Business Partnering. This role involves leading the Business Partnering function, driving financial strategy, and advising senior leadership. The ideal candidate will have extensive public sector finance experience and a capacity to influence local and national strategies.

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 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, providing expert financial insight.

Skills

Strategic business partnering

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Job description

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!

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