Lead Finance Business Partner in Newport

2 months ago


Newport, Newport, United Kingdom Newport City Council Full time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, influential, and self-motivated individual to join Newport City Council's Finance Team, as a Lead Finance Business Partner. In line with the business partnering approach Newport City Council has adopted, you will be working closely with a portfolio of services within the Transformation & Corporate Directorate, assisting them with the full range of activities that comprise the annual financial cycLead . In addition, you will be involved in the Council's Transformation Programme, providing support for specific projects that are critical to the Council's long-term financial sustainability. The position has support from a Senior Finance Business Partner and line responsibility for a small team.

The role would ideally suit a longstanding AAT qualified or individual qualified by experience, who has well developed staff management skills, or equally provide an ideal opportunity for those undertaking their first post professional qualification role who want to develop that management skillset. You will need to demonstrate a good understanding of budgetary control, financial management and strategic financial planning and ideally exhibit an enquiring outlook with a problem-solving mindset.

The post is based at the Civic Centre; occasional travel may be required to sites in and around the Newport area.

Working as part of Newport City Council has numerous advantages. For example, a hybrid approach to work is common across all services, with individuals experiencing a balance between office-based and home-based working, based on service requirements. Other flexible working arrangements are on offer and employees are offered support to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Part of this offer includes a generous annual leave entitlement and the option to purchase additional leave, should that be required, as well as other employee benefits.

If you wish to apply for this post, please complete the online application form and highlight how your experience, skills and knowledge meet the criteria for the role, as outlined in the supporting documentation.



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