Strategic Finance Partner - Public Sector (Hybrid)

North Somerset Council; Weston-super-Mare; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer scheme

Hybrid working (3 days remote)

Job summary

North Somerset Council seeks a Finance Business Partner for Environment, Assets & Transport Services in Weston-super-Mare. Reporting to the S151 Officer, you will be a trusted strategic advisor to the Director and senior leadership to shape the financial direction of essential services.

You will deliver strategic financial insight, robust challenge, and support for decision making across the annual budget and MTFS, while driving transformation, governance, and performance across highways, waste,

Responsibilities

• Strategic Partnership: Work closely with the Director and senior leaders to provide strategic financial insight, robust challenge, and insightful advice to support effective decision making within the context of the Council’s annual revenue budget and Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP) cycles.
• Reporting: Prepare and present clear, concise financial reports and analysis, translating complex financial data into actionable business insights.
• Service Transformation: Partner with senior officers to identify efficiency savings, service transformation opportunities, and alternative revenue streams that support the Council’s sustainability goals.
• Risk & Governance: Ensure robust financial governance and compliance with CIPFA codes, statutory requirements, and best practice in local government finance.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships across the organisation, ensuring financial and governance considerations are embedded in service planning and delivery.
• Capital & Revenue: Oversee financial impacts arising from capital programme, grant funding compliance, and revenue budget monitoring.
• Management and supervision: Manage a small team of finance professionals who directly support the Directorate and as a senior leader, contribute to service development, mentoring colleagues and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

Job description

North Somerset Council seeks a Finance Business Partner for Environment, Assets & Transport Services in Weston-super-Mare. Reporting to the S151 Officer, you will be a trusted strategic advisor to the Director and senior leadership to shape the financial direction of essential services.

You will deliver strategic financial insight, robust challenge, and support for decision making across the annual budget and MTFS, while driving transformation, governance, and performance across highways, waste,