5 x Senior Finance Business Partners (Place, Regeneration, Housing, Health & Adult Care and Children’s & Young People)
£56,723- £58,883 plus up to £4,000 market supplement
Lets do it!
If you are a finance professional who wants to be able to directly impact Burys ambition to reduce deprivation, while fostering community pride, sustainability, and opportunity for all then we want to hear from you.
Following a restructure the Council are currently recruiting for some key management roles in their finance team. These positions will support the Strategic Leads in developing a finance team with a business partnering culture focused on continuous improvements to ensure they are providing the financial information that senior leaders need to make informed decisions, helping achieve the Councils ambitious plans.
The Senior Finance Business Partners will report into the Strategic Finance Lead for their service and will be responsible for supporting key stakeholders across their service. As well as providing financial information, productive challenge, strategic and financial decision-making support, the roles will also contribute to the culture change by continuing to embed finance business and working with the services to look at innovative ways to deliver services in the most efficient manner.
The 5 services being supported are
* Regeneration, the role would be providing support to a number of large regeneration schemes and joint ventures.
* Place, supporting services across Place and Environment, working closely with service to identify efficiencies and ensure the delivery of high-quality services.
* Housing, providing support for Housing including supporting the HRA
* Health & Adult Care, which covers Adults and Health and has a focus supporting the services to look at prevention and working closely with residential services.
* Children’s & Young People, the role will focus on building engagement with the services and supporting them with driving through change, looking at prevention and reviewing demand led services. The role will also cover schools finance.
To be suitable for the role you need to be a fully qualified accountant with experience in delivering a business partnering service. Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with the ability to develop relationships with a wide range of stakeholders is essential. Exposure to working with the services mentioned is highly desirable but applications from those within the NHS, Housing, Central Government and organisations providing residential care are highly encouraged.
This is your chance to make a tangible difference in shaping financial strategy, supporting public services, and ensuring sustainable growth for our communities. In return, The Council offer a flexible hybrid working arrangement (ideally 2 days per week in the office), a supportive environment, and the opportunity to work on high-impact projects that will influence the borough for years to come.
For more information on the Council and to see the JD please refer to HOME | Bury Council or contact Will Ryan at Ivy Rock Partners on WillRyan@IvyRockPartners.com 07909030965.
Application is by CV and covering letter (max. two pages). The supported statement should cover why you are interested in the role alongside specific examples highlighting your relevant experience.
The closing date is 16th February
About Bury
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment may be subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.
In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application/CV covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.
Please note we are unable to support with sponsorship at this time.
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