Finance Business Partner Local Authority Location: Midlands Salary:£55,609 £59,027 per annum Full-time (37 hours) with hybrid working minimum 2 days in the office We are partnering with alocal authority organisation based in the Midlandsto appoint an experiencedFinance Business Partnerto support strategic financial management across Social Services. This is a key role for a qualified finance professional (CIMA/ACCA/CIPFA) who thrives on influencing decision-making, leading a small finance team, and shaping improved outcomes for children and young people. Key Responsibilities * Lead and support finance/payments team activity * Deliver high-quality management accounts, forecasting, and financial insight * Support annual budget setting and medium-term financial planning * Drive process improvement, financial stewardship, and value-for-money initiatives * Partner with senior leaders to interpret financial data and shape service decisions