Strategic Finance Partner - Public Sector Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible & hybrid working

Generous annual leave

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Impactful projects

Job summary

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Strategic Finance Business Partner to provide high-quality financial leadership across Place services. You will work with senior leaders, elected members and project teams to shape investment decisions and ensure long-term financial sustainability.

This CCAB-qualified role requires strong financial planning, forecasting, business partnering and performance reporting, with the ability to translate complex data into clear advice for non-finance

Qualifications

• CCAB-qualified accountant with public sector experience.
• Strong financial planning, forecasting and reporting skills.
• Ability to develop business cases and option appraisals.
• Proven track record of influencing senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting.
• Provide strategic financial advice and constructive challenge to budget holders.
• Support medium-term financial strategy and annual budget.
• Develop financial models and investment appraisals for major programmes.
• Ensure strong governance, internal control and value for money.

Skills

CCAB-qualified accountant

Financial planning & reporting

Strategic financial partnering

Analytical thinking

Influencing & stakeholder management

Business case development

Public sector experience

Organisational skills

Education

CCAB qualification

Job description

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Strategic Finance Business Partner to provide high-quality financial leadership across Place services. You will work with senior leaders, elected members and project teams to shape investment decisions and ensure long-term financial sustainability.

This CCAB-qualified role requires strong financial planning, forecasting, business partnering and performance reporting, with the ability to translate complex data into clear advice for non-finance