Senior Finance Business Partner

Sellick Partnership; Liverpool City Region; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking Public Sector organisation is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner in Wirral. This role involves leading a finance team, providing expert financial advice, and ensuring effective financial management. The position offers hybrid working and excellent benefits, including a substantial pension contribution and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Flexible working

16-18% pension contribution

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Impressive office/working environment

Qualifications

• Recognised accountancy qualification required.
• Experience in leadership and staff management.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of four Finance Business Partners.
• Prepare financial reports, forecasts, and budgets.
• Collaborate with budget holders for financial advice.

Skills

Business Partnering

Communication

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Education

CIPFA

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Job description

Senior Finance Business Partner

49,000- 52,800

Permanent, Full-time

Wirral (Hybrid Working)

Senior Finance Business Partner required to join a well-established forward-thinking Public Sector organisation on a permanent full time basis on the Wirral. Our client is looking for an engaging Senior Finance Business Partner who is keen to add real value to the finance team and wider organisation.

The Senior Finance Business Partner will contribute to a solution-focussed, innovative, financial management function that enables the effective allocation of resources to outcomes, to ensure value for money.

Key responsibilities of the Senior Finance Business Partner

• Leading a team of four Finance Business Partners
• As a member of Departmental Management Teams within the business, encourage positive financial behaviour so that all actions and decisions are made with a sound financial and commercial focus and there is clear accountability for their delivery
• Collaborate with budget holders and stakeholders within assigned Directorates to provide expert financial advice and guidance on financial matters.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with budget holders, understanding their objectives, and translating them into financial plans and strategies
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement effective financial controls and processes.
• Prepare accurate financial reports, forecasts, and budgets for assigned teams, ensuring compliance with regulations and policies.

Required skills and experience of the Senior Finance Business Partner

• A recognised accountancy qualification (CIPFA,ACA,ACCA,CIMA)
• Proven business partnering skills
• Experience in leadership and staff management of at least one person
• Previous experience within a commercial or property environment (desirable/advantageous)
• Previous experience within Public Sector (desirable)
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders across the organisation
• High level of interpersonal and influencing skills to develop sustainable and beneficial relationships with stakeholders

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation that offers a "people first" approach to both your career and wellbeing. This role benefits from working with a supportive manager and wider friendly team. The successful individual will have access to a range of excellent benefits coupled with the support to make your career what you want it to be. Benefits include:

• Impressive office/working environment
• Flexible working
• 16-18% pension contribution
• Hybrid working (2 days on site)
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

If you are interested in hearing more about this exciting Senior Finance Business Partner opportunity, please apply now, or contact Abigail Day at Sellick Partnership.

We will be reviewing CVs on a daily basis and shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.