Permanent role with a local authority Job Purpose The role will play a crucial role in providing high-quality, flexible, and professional finance support to service departments within the local authority. This role will involve supporting the Head of Finance, Finance Manager, and designated departmental teams in various financial activities. Key Duties/Accountabilities Supporting the Business Partnering team in leading on support to budget holders with budget setting and monitoring of revenue and capital budgets. Contributing to and supporting the Medium Term Financial Planning and year-end processes. Providing technical expert advice and challenge to budget holders and officers to support effective financial decision-making. Ensuring compliance with International Financing Reporting Standards (IFRS) and CIPFA’s Code of Practice for Local Government Accounting in the areas of responsibility. Proactively seeking opportunities to improve the financial support provided to the Council. Analysing data and other information to inform/challenge decision-making. Liaising with internal departments and external advisors. Essential Experience Required Experience of analysing and challenging budget decisions in a complex organization to achieve value for money outcomes. Experience of financial modeling and assessing the viability of new initiatives, service models, etc. Essential Qualification Required CCAB or CIMA accountancy qualification, or part qualified and actively studying for such a qualification with a high level of finance experience including IT and accounting skills. Additional Information to Note Hybrid working arrangements with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week. Staff are also expected to attend the office as required by the service. Requirements Requirements: CCAB or CIMA accountancy qualification, or actively studying for such a qualification Experience in analysing and challenging budget decisions Financial modeling experience High level of finance experience including IT and accounting skills