At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide financial advice and support to enhance children's social care budgets.
- Company: Join a local authority in Shropshire with a focus on community welfare.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Enjoy a dynamic work environment with a focus on collaboration and impact.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives through strategic financial management.
- Qualifications: Experience in financial business partnering and budget management is essential.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 60000 £ per year.
Opus People Solutions are hiring for a Finance Business Partner to support Children’s Social Care budgets within a Local Authority client based in Shropshire. The role is 37 hours per week, offering hybrid working (Shrewsbury-based with mobile working arrangements and hot desk access), with a contract length of 6 months+.
Please see a high-level overview of what the position involves below:
- Providing high-quality financial advice, analysis and business partnering support to complex service areas across the Council
- Supporting budget holders, Directors and Heads of Service with financial planning, budget management and decision-making
- Leading on financial performance monitoring, forecasting, risk management and financial impact assessments
- Developing robust business cases, identifying opportunities for efficiencies and driving value for money initiatives
- Producing and presenting financial information, management reports and strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders
- Supporting commercial initiatives, contract negotiations and organisational transformation programmes
The ideal candidate will have experience with:
- Financial business partnering within a large and complex organisation
- Budget planning, forecasting, financial analysis and performance reporting
- Producing business cases and providing strategic financial advice to senior stakeholders
Finance Business Partner employer: Opus People Solutions Ltd
Opus People Solutions is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements in Shrewsbury, employees benefit from a balanced work-life dynamic while contributing to meaningful projects that impact children's social care. The company fosters an environment where innovative financial strategies are encouraged, ensuring that team members can thrive and make a real difference in their community.
