Job Type: Finance Business Partner – Technical (Grade BBCU15)
Location: Bermingham
Contract Type: Permanent Positions Available: 1
Salary: GBP64,866 – GBP72,562 per annum
Hours: 37 per week (Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:00)
Work Pattern: Hybrid – 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home
Start Date: Monday, 3 November 2025
About the Role
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Finance Business Partner – Technical to join our Finance Directorate. This is a key leadership role responsible for delivering the Council's Financial Statements in line with statutory requirements, while managing the Council's Technical Accounting functions, including:
* Capital Strategy and Planning
* Treasury Management
* Banking and Taxation
* Accounts Payable
You will play a pivotal role in ensuring financial compliance and governance, leading the closure of accounts, producing statutory financial statements, and providing high–level financial advice. You'll also manage and inspire a team of finance professionals, ensuring excellence in the delivery of financial support services.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver high–quality technical financial services, including closure of accounts, treasury management, capital accounting, and investment appraisals.
* Lead on capital strategy development, capital planning, and the annual capital budget process.
* Oversee capital and revenue budget monitoring, providing robust challenge and guidance throughout the year.
* Manage the production of the Council's Statement of Accounts, ensuring compliance with statutory deadlines and accounting standards.
* Represent the Chief Officer for Finance at Committees, meetings, and external working groups.
* Lead financial input into major capital projects, including financial appraisals, policy option reviews, and cost–benefit analyses.
* Monitor the financial implications of new legislation and regulations, ensuring timely and compliant responses.
* Motivate, lead, and develop the finance team to achieve high professional standards and performance.
About You
You will be a confident and forward–thinking finance professional who combines strong technical expertise with excellent leadership and communication skills. You'll be adept at managing complex financial issues, influencing decision–making, and driving financial excellence across the organisation.
Essential Criteria
* Professional Qualification: CCAB or CIMA qualified, with significant post–qualification experience in a senior finance role.
* Experience: Proven experience leading a finance function, delivering statutory accounts, and managing technical finance areas.
* Technical Skills: In–depth knowledge of accounting principles, local authority finance legislation, capital financing, and budget planning.
* Analytical Skills: Strong ability to interpret complex financial data and provide insightful analysis.
* Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication, able to build relationships and influence at all levels.
* Leadership: Skilled at prioritising work, motivating a team, and managing multiple deadlines.
* Professional Development: Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development (CPD).
Working Arrangements
This role offers a hybrid working model with three days based in the office and two days working from home each week. We value flexibility and work–life balance, while maintaining strong collaboration within our finance team.
We offer a collaborative, supportive, and forward–thinking working environment that values professional growth, innovation, and public service excellence.
If you're ready to take on a high–impact leadership role where your expertise truly makes a difference
Apply today and help drive financial excellence across our organisation.