Looking for a role where you can genuinely influence decision-making, shape financial strategy, and lead a team that’s trusted by senior leaders? As a Finance Business Partner, you’ll be the go-to expert for financial insight, business modelling, and strategic support‑ helping to drive real change and make a tangible impact. This is your chance to work closely with senior stakeholders, provide challenge and assurance, and ensure financial management is more than just numbers on a spreadsheet. If you want to be at the heart of financial performance, supporting change initiatives and leading a high‑performing team, this is the opportunity to step up and make your mark.
Responsibilities
- Act as a key member of the leadership team for a defined business area, representing finance and building strong relationships with stakeholders.
- Provide strategic and financial decision support to budget holders, including business modelling, risk analysis, and management information.
- Support the development and delivery of medium‑term financial plans and financial governance.
- Lead, motivate, and develop a team of Financial Analysts to deliver high‑quality support.
- Drive strong financial control, advocate financial priorities, and ensure effective resource planning.
- Prepare and analyse management information, business cases, and departmental performance.
- Support challenging budget reduction programmes and capacity‑building initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with financial policies, HR practices, and continuous improvement standards.
What you will need
- Full professional accountancy qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA).
- Previous experience in a similar role such as Finance Business Partner, Commercial Finance Manager, Senior Management Accountant, or Financial Controller.
- Proven track record of team management, including performance review and recruitment.
- Experience of providing financial advice and support to senior managers, with the confidence to challenge and influence decision‑making.
- Strong understanding of budget setting, monitoring, and financial policy within a local authority or comparable environment.
- Excellent IT literacy, including MS Office and digital platforms.
- Ability to build trust, drive improvement, and communicate complex financial information clearly.
Benefits
- The chance to lead and develop a respected finance team, making a real difference to business outcomes.
- Exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to shape financial strategy.
- A supportive environment that values innovation, improvement, and professional growth.
The Niche Partnership complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn't discriminate on any protected characteristics.
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Responsibilities
- Act as a key member of the leadership team for a defined business area, representing finance and building strong relationships with stakeholders.
- Provide strategic and financial decision support to budget holders, including business modelling, risk analysis, and management information.
- Support the development and delivery of medium‑term financial plans and financial governance.
- Lead, motivate, and develop a team of Financial Analysts to deliver high‑quality support.
- Drive strong financial control, advocate financial priorities, and ensure effective resource planning.
- Prepare and analyse management information, business cases, and departmental performance.
- Support challenging budget reduction programmes and capacity‑building initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with financial policies, HR practices, and continuous improvement standards.
What you will need
- Full professional accountancy qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA).
- Previous experience in a similar role such as Finance Business Partner, Commercial Finance Manager, Senior Management Accountant, or Financial Controller.
- Proven track record of team management, including performance review and recruitment.
- Experience of providing financial advice and support to senior managers, with the confidence to challenge and influence decision‑making.
- Strong understanding of budget setting, monitoring, and financial policy within a local authority or comparable environment.
- Excellent IT literacy, including MS Office and digital platforms.
- Ability to build trust, drive improvement, and communicate complex financial information clearly.
Benefits
- The chance to lead and develop a respected finance team, making a real difference to business outcomes.
- Exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to shape financial strategy.
- A supportive environment that values innovation, improvement, and professional growth.
The Niche Partnership complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn’t discriminate on any protected characteristics.
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