Our Finance Business Partners work hand in hand with services, creating real and active partnerships with operations and management. As a Business Partner you will provide real time support and analysis and be a trusted adviser to assist and influence decision making for our city. The role is about shaping strategy and helping put our financial plans into action. You will be responsible for:

assisting the annual business planning and budget setting process with services
providing financial advice, oversight, and challenge on key decisions
assisting in resolving business problems, ensuring that financial strategy is aligned with business strategy
building alliances with managers and bringing financial insight to discussions about the business
'translating' between finance and services,
interpreting data, and then presenting the findings to the relevant stakeholders in a clear concise manner
standing over your opinions and having a well-developed sense of ethics and being prepared to stand up for these principles
You will not be routinely tasked with transaction processing and should be comfortable with risk and working with ambiguity., This particular role provides financial advice and support to Sheffield City Council Childrens' Services Directorate.

You should be a minimum part qualified/currently studying CCAB or relevant equivalent or have extensive experience in a financial environment demonstrating Continued Professional Development at a similar level.

The Council's Finance and Commercial Services Department is responsible for maintaining financial control, and, ensuring value for money by providing financial and commercial advice to those teams delivering services.