Strategic Finance Partner — Public Sector Growth

Barnsley Council; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Ongoing professional development

Collaborative working environment

Opportunity to contribute to high‑profi

Job summary

Barnsley Council is seeking a Strategic Finance Business Partner to provide high-quality financial leadership across Place services, advising senior leaders and project teams to shape investments and ensure long-term sustainability.

You'll work with the Director of Finance and cross‑service teams, leading planning, budgeting, forecasting, and investment appraisals, while driving value for money and strong governance in a large local government setting.

Qualifications

• CCAB-qualified accountant
• Experience in financial management within a large and complex organisation
• Skilled in financial planning, forecasting, business partnering and performance reporting
• Able to analyse and interpret complex financial information and translate it into clear advice for non-finance audiences
• Confident in challenging assumptions and influencing decision-making at a senior level
• Experience in developing business cases, financial models and option appraisals
• Proactive problem solver with excellent organisational skills
• Committed to public service, continuous improvement and delivering value for money

Responsibilities

• Leading financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting activities.
• Providing strategic financial advice and constructive challenge to senior leaders and budget holders.
• Supporting the delivery of the Medium-Term Financial Strategy and annual budget process.
• Developing financial models, business cases, investment appraisals and option assessments.
• Supporting major capital programmes, regeneration schemes and transformation projects.
• Identifying and managing financial risks and opportunities.
• Ensuring strong financial governance, internal control and compliance arrangements are maintained.
• Driving value for money, efficiency and continuous improvement across services.
• Supporting service reviews, savings programmes and investment decisions through robust financial analysis.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across finance, procurement, regeneration, property, environment and operational services.

Job description

Barnsley Council is seeking a Strategic Finance Business Partner to provide high-quality financial leadership across Place services, advising senior leaders and project teams to shape investments and ensure long-term sustainability.

You'll work with the Director of Finance and cross‑service teams, leading planning, budgeting, forecasting, and investment appraisals, while driving value for money and strong governance in a large local government setting.