Senior Finance Business Partner

Opus People Solutions Ltd; Redditch; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Finance Business Partner for a 6-month interim role with Redditch Borough Council. This role involves leading a small finance team, delivering financial planning, budget monitoring, and providing high-quality advice. Candidates must have significant local government finance experience, strong business partnering skills, and proven team management abilities. The position offers hybrid working options and a flexible rate.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Local Government finance, including revenue and capital.
• Proven ability to manage and develop a finance team.
• Strong business partnering skills, influencing senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead revenue and capital budget monitoring for designated service areas.
• Support annual budget setting and the Council's Medium Term Financial Plan.
• Provide high-quality financial advice to senior officers and elected Members.

Skills

Local Government finance

Business partnering

Financial analysis

Strong Excel skills

Managing and developing finance teams

Job description

Senior Finance Business Partner - Redditch Borough Council

6‑Month Temporary Contract | Flexible Rate | Hybrid Working

Recruiting on behalf of Redditch Borough Council

We are seeking an experienced Senior Finance Business Partner to support Redditch Borough Council on a 6‑month interim basis. This role plays a key part in delivering financial leadership, supporting Section 151 responsibilities, and driving strong financial governance across the organisation.

The Role

You will lead a small team providing financial planning, budget monitoring, business partnering, and strategic financial advice. The role also supports the development of corporate financial policies, MTFP work, and major transformation projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead revenue and capital budget monitoring for designated service areas.
• Support annual budget setting and the Council's Medium Term Financial Plan.
• Produce and oversee the HRA rent‑setting process.
• Interpret new legislation/funding changes and assess financial impact.
• Complete statutory returns, grant claims, and audit information.
• Provide high‑quality financial advice to senior officers and elected Members.
• Develop and deliver financial training across the Council.
• Drive continual improvement of finance systems and processes.

Essential Experience

• Significant Local Government finance experience (revenue, capital, statutory returns, MTFP).
• Proven experience managing and developing a finance team.
• Strong business partnering skills and ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience presenting complex financial information to non‑finance audiences.
• Strong Excel and financial analysis skills.
• Experience working to tight deadlines in a complex environment.

Contract Details

Duration: 6 months

Rate: Flexible

Location: Redditch (hybrid working available)

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If you have strong local government finance expertise and team management experience, we'd love to hear from you