West Berkshire Council
Finance Business Partner - 05747, 05815
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Are you an experienced finance professional looking for an exciting new challenge within the public sector? West Berkshire Council is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join our dynamic and forward-thinking organisation, reporting to the Senior Financial Controller.
The Role
Responsibilities
As a Finance Business Partner, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality financial business partnering services to the Council’s Environment and Place Service. You will be responsible for:
- Providing expert financial advice and guidance to service managers, enabling them to make informed decisions and achieve their budgetary targets.
- Collaborating with stakeholders to drive financial performance, identifying opportunities for cost savings and revenue generation.
- Conducting regular variance analysis, forecasting, and budgeting activities to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Supporting the Senior Financial Controller in the preparation of management information and reports for senior leadership and elected members.
- Contributing to the overall financial management of the Council, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:
- Significant experience in a finance business partnering role, ideally within a public sector environment.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and influence decision-making.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
- Proficient in financial modelling, forecasting, and budgeting techniques.
- A professional finance qualification (e.g., CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA) is essential.
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Why Work for West Berkshire Council?
West Berkshire Council Offer Excellent Employment Benefits Such As
- Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-21.00
- Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
- Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
- Generous Local Government pension scheme
- Family friendly policies
- A range of local discounts
- Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 30 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.
How To Apply
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.
This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.
This post is a Sensitive Post for the purpose of the Local Government Housing Act 1989 and the post-holder is therefore restricted from engaging in any prescribed political activities. In summary, this means that you are prohibited from holding political office and from involvement in any political activity within or outside the workplace. Full details of the restrictions can be found in the Council’s Policy and Guidance on Politically Restricted Posts.
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Equal Opportunities
The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
For an informal discussion to learn more about this role, please contact Joshua Ngeresa email Joshua.Ngeresa1@westberks.gov.uk
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