Finance Business Partner (Environment, Assets & Transport Services)

North Somerset Council; United States; Remoto; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

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North Somerset Council is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join the finance team. Reporting directly to the S151 Officer, you will act as a trusted strategic advisor to the Director of Environment, Assets and Transport Services and the senior leadership team, helping shape the financial direction of essential public services.

The Environment, Assets and Transport Services directorate delivers highways, waste, streets, leisure, property and capital projects; you will provide strategic

Competenze

• Experience advising on revenue budgets and MTFP cycles.
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for senior leaders.
• Track record in driving efficiency, service transformation and new revenue opportunities.
• Strong governance and compliance knowledge within local government frameworks.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and clear communication skills.

Mansioni

• Provide strategic financial insight to support decision making within budget and MTFP cycles.
• Prepare and present concise financial reports and analysis for leadership.
• Identify efficiency savings and transformation opportunities for services.
• Ensure robust governance and CIPFA/compliant financial practices.
• Build relationships across the organisation to embed financial considerations in planning.
• Oversee financial impacts from capital programmes, grants, and revenue monitoring.

Conoscenze

Strategic partnership

Financial reporting

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Governance & compliance

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We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Finance Business Partner to join our finance team at North Somerset Council. Reporting directly to the S151 Officer, this is a high-impact role where you will act as a trusted strategic advisor to the Director of Environment, Assets and Transport Services and the senior leadership team, helping to shape the financial direction of the essential public facing services.

The Environment, Assets and Transport Services directorate delivers diverse and high profile services which includes highways and transport, waste and recycling, streets and open spaces, leisure, property and asset management, and major capital projects and strategic infrastructure. The Director therefore manages significant revenue and capital expenditure, and this role will play a key part in helping services respond to significant financial challenges while maintaining focus on delivering outcomes for residents.

Key responsibilities within this role include;

• 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