Senior Finance Partner – Strategic Planning (Hybrid)

Essex County Council; Ivy Chimneys; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in England seeks a Senior Finance Business Partner to lead financial planning and strategy. The role includes delivering financial insights to Service Directors and managing a collaborative finance team. Candidates should be professionally qualified accountants with a proven track record in financial roles, strong relationship-building skills, and a commitment to public service. This hybrid position offers competitive salary, generous leave, and ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

28 days annual leave

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified accountant or part-qualified actively working towards qualification.
• Proven experience in financial planning or corporate finance.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience in staff supervision and people management.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of up to five staff, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Deliver timely and accurate financial support to Service Directors.
• Shape the Council's medium and long-term financial strategy.
• Support the Service Head in developing a Medium-Term Financial Plan.

Skills

Financial planning

Relationship-building

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Professionally qualified accountant

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

A local government council in England seeks a Senior Finance Business Partner to lead financial planning and strategy. The role includes delivering financial insights to Service Directors and managing a collaborative finance team. Candidates should be professionally qualified accountants with a proven track record in financial roles, strong relationship-building skills, and a commitment to public service. This hybrid position offers competitive salary, generous leave, and ongoing professional development.