Who You Are As the Strategic Finance Business Partner for the Resources Directorate, you are the senior finance professional responsible for developing subject matter expertise and providing robust financial leadership. You will lead and manage the provision of business partner support, ensuring your team's resources are targeted towards managing key financial risks and major budget pressures. What the Job Involves Providing direct support to the Council's directors across its Resources directorate to protect the Council's financial health. Challenging and testing service budget proposals to ensure they are realistic, viable, and commercially sound. Acting as the service gateway to the Shared Finance Service, ensuring stakeholders have access to high-quality professional advice. Supporting and challenging services to manage key financial risks. Providing high-quality professional advice on the financial implications of service proposals and drafting financial comments for Committee Reports. Leading on the development of a culture that encourages challenge and empowers staff to deliver more from their financial resources. Skills Strong numerical and analytical skills Capability to work independently Ability to interpret complex legislation and policy Effective conflict management and problem-solving Strong performance management capabilities Excellent relationship building and stakeholder management Flexible and agile approach to work High emotional intelligence for coaching and mentoring Commercially astute mindset