Your new company
Local Government Client
Cambridgeshire
Your new role
Senior Finance Business Partner - £50,000 to £57,400
Our Client is looking for an experienced Senior Finance Business Partner to join its finance team and play a key role in supporting strategic decision-making across the organisation.
This is a great opportunity for a qualified finance professional who enjoys working closely with senior stakeholders, providing insight and challenge, and using financial information to help shape service delivery.
The role
As Senior Finance Business Partner, you will:
- Lead financial support for an allocated service area, partnering with senior managers and budget holders.
- Provide financial analysis, insight, options and scenario planning to support key decisions.
- Lead on revenue and capital budget setting, monitoring and year-end activity.
- Identify emerging financial pressures, trends and longer-term financial implications.
- Provide professional advice and constructive challenge to senior managers and elected members.
- Support the development of joined-up financial strategies and opportunities to improve efficiency and value for money.
- Drive improvements in financial processes, systems and reporting.
- Manage and develop finance colleagues, ensuring a responsive and high-quality service.
- Deputise for the relevant Head of Finance when required.
What you’ll need to succeed
- Qualified or equivalent experience
- Experienced within public service finance, ideally with a strong understanding of local government.
- Confident across budgeting, forecasting, financial control and financial reporting.
- Able to analyse complex information and turn it into clear, practical advice.
- An effective business partner who can build strong relationships while providing appropriate challenge.
- Experienced in managing and developing staff.
- Comfortable working with senior stakeholders and communicating complex financial information clearly.
- Proactive, commercially aware and passionate about continuous improvement.
- Hybrid working is available, offering the opportunity to combine home working with time working collaboratively with colleagues
What you’ll get in return
Flexible working options available.
Senior Finance Business Partner in Peterborough employer: Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
As a Senior Finance Manager in our well-established machinery sector company, you will thrive in a collaborative environment that values your expertise and contributions. We offer a competitive salary of up to £55,000, alongside a comprehensive benefits package and the chance to work closely with senior leadership, ensuring your role is both impactful and rewarding. With a focus on employee growth and autonomy, this position provides a unique opportunity to influence financial and operational decision-making within a dynamic SME setting.
Contact Details:
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
