Robertson Bell is thrilled to be leading on an exciting recruitment campaign with Walsall Council as we search for five ambitious Finance Business Partners to join their dynamic team on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity that's come about as a result of a period of positive transformation and investment within Walsall's Financial Services - these are brand-new roles, created to support their ongoing growth and change. There has truly never been a better time to join.
We are recruiting into four teams:
* 2x roles in the Corporate Finance team
* 1x role in the Children's Services team
* 1x role in the Education team
* 1x role in the Systems & Transformation Team
Whether you're a Management Accountant ready to take that next step into a more strategic business partnering role, or already a Finance Business Partner looking to grow in a more supportive and varied environment, these roles offer incredible scope for development.
You'll be working in a fast-evolving, forward-thinking council that is deeply committed to investing in its people. With a clear focus on professional growth, Walsall Council offers structured training, coaching and mentorship, ensuring you'll be supported every step of the way.
Why join Walsall Council?
* Generous annual leave: 29 days rising to 34 after 5 years' continuous local government service
* Flexible working: Including the opportunity to gain up to 12 additional days leave through flexitime
* Hybrid working: Just one day a week minimum in the office
* Career-average pension scheme
* Ongoing learning and development, with access to internal and external training and a study support package
About the roles:
Each Finance Business Partner will support a specific directorate, building strong, collaborative relationships with service managers and senior leadership. Your role will be to help shape financial decision-making and provide meaningful insights that lead to better outcomes for the community. Key responsibilities include:
* Acting as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to senior stakeholders
* Supporting budget setting, monitoring and forecasting processes
* Contributing to the council's wider financial planning and business strategy
* Identifying and mitigating financial risks while spotting opportunities for improvement
* Leading on year-end accounts for your area and supporting performance reporting
* Playing a pivotal role in exciting finance transformation projects, with the opportunity to contribute to the development of finance systems and business intelligence dashboards to improve financial performance
What you'll need:
* A CCAB or CIMA qualification (or be actively working towards one)
* Strong communication skills and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
* Experience working with non-financial stakeholders and influencing decisions
* Ideally some public sector experience - but this is not essential
* A genuine passion for delivering great outcomes and driving value for money
This is more than just a job - it's a career move. If you want to feel genuinely valued, supported and challenged in your next role, and play a key part in shaping financial strategy at a progressive local authority, we'd love to hear from you.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 11th May, with first-stage interviews taking place on the 21st and 22nd May. CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so don't delay - apply now via Robertson Bell to avoid missing out.
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