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A well-managed budget is the backbone of everything we aim to achieve. As a Finance Business Partner, you will provide essential financial advice, working closely with service managers and budget holders to strengthen financial management and planning. You will advise on strategies for maximising opportunities, cost avoidance and delivery of savings initiatives, ensuring the financial health and sustainability of the Council. You will be involved in financial modelling and will play a key role in supporting sound decision-making.

You should be a fully or part-qualified accountant with experience in business partnering, ideally within local government or a large public sector organisation. You'll need a thorough understanding of accounting principles and the ability to empower budget holders to manage their finances effectively. Working under pressure and meeting strict deadlines will be second nature to you, and your proactive approach will help tackle financial challenges head-on.