We encourage neurodivergent and disabled applicants to apply for this inclusive role.
Description
Summary
* As the Strategic Finance Business Partner for the Resources Directorate, you will be the senior finance professional for the area, 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.
Key responsibilities include:
* Providing direct support to the Council's directors across its Resources directorate, enabling them 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.