Strategic Finance Partner – Local Government

Opus People Solutions; Rugby; Hybrid; GBP 92,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Rugby Borough Council is seeking two Interim Senior Finance Business Partners to join the finance team on a hybrid basis. You will work with Services across the Council to challenge financial performance and help shape future financial strategy.

Initially, you will be expected to attend Rugby offices for around 4 days per week to build relationships and gain thorough understanding; attendance is expected to reduce to two or three days per week depending on business needs.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with CCAB or equivalent.
• Recent and significant experience in a District or Borough Council environment.
• Strong business partnering experience within local government.
• Ability to influence and challenge stakeholders at all levels.
• Hands-on, proactive approach with strong analytical skills.
• Experience identifying issues, implementing solutions and driving financial improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop a detailed understanding of assigned service areas.
• Build strong relationships with Service Directors and Managers.
• Identify financial risks, pressures and opportunities.
• Investigate and resolve complex financial issues.
• Deliver insightful reporting to senior leadership.
• Develop robust forecasting processes and monitor financial performance.
• Analyse changing service demands and assess financial implications.
• Identify transformation and efficiency opportunities.
• Review overspend and develop corrective action plans.
• Lead on budget setting and full budget builds for assigned services.
• Contribute to the Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS).
• Produce monthly and quarterly financial reports.

Skills

Business partnering

Stakeholder influence

Financial analysis

Problem solving

Change management

Public sector experience

Education

CCAB or equivalent qualification

Job description

Rugby Borough Council is seeking two Interim Senior Finance Business Partners to join the finance team on a hybrid basis. You will work with Services across the Council to challenge financial performance and help shape future financial strategy.

Initially, you will be expected to attend Rugby offices for around 4 days per week to build relationships and gain thorough understanding; attendance is expected to reduce to two or three days per week depending on business needs.