Senior Business Analyst

Birmingham City Council; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to provide leadership in financial planning and management. The role involves supervising a finance team, delivering expert financial advice, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and analytical skills, with a proven ability to influence decision-making through financial insights. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial management and analysis.
• Strong leadership skills with experience leading teams.
• Ability to interpret complex financial information.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Finance Manager and lead the finance team.
• Provide expert advice to budget holders.
• Deliver accurate financial forecasting and modelling.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Budget management

Communication

Job description

Job Description

Senior Business Analyst - Permanent, Grade 5 - £42,839 - £51,356. Working 36.5 hours per week.

About the Role

As a Senior Business Analyst, you will play a key leadership role in supporting the Council's financial planning, management, and performance. Working closely with the Finance Manager and Head of Corporate Finance, you will oversee delivery within designated service areas, ensuring high standards of financial control, compliance, and reporting. This is both a technical and people leadership role - you'll supervise a team, guide budget managers, and provide high-quality financial insight that supports long-term planning and decision-making.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Finance Manager, making decisions and providing leadership across the service area.
• Lead and supervise a finance team, overseeing workload allocation, performance, development, and recruitment.
• Provide expert advice to budget holders and senior officers, ensuring effective financial management and efficiency.
• Analyse and interpret complex financial information, including reports from analysts, to influence decision-making.
• Deliver accurate forecasting, modelling, and long-term financial planning to support strategic and operational needs.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, Council standing orders, and financial policies.
• Oversee the delivery of projects, management reporting, and business plans, ensuring KPIs and service standards are met.
• Maintain and develop financial systems, databases, and records to ensure accurate and timely information.
• Promote continuous improvement in financial services, identifying opportunities to enhance processes and customer service.
• Represent the finance function with stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and a customer-focused approach.
• Uphold the Council's commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of service delivery.

Please note this vacancy is only available to Birmingham City Council employees. For any informal enquires, please contact: [e-mail]. Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application. We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

About Us

We are a disability confident employer and we encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. We also welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered. Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) may need to apply for a visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and may require a Certificate of Sponsorship from Birmingham City Council for a skilled worker visa (if the job is eligible).