Strategic Finance Business Partner for Children's Services

4 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Richmond and Wandsworth Councils Full time

About Us

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils Overview

We are a local authority committed to fostering kindness, compassion, and community spirit in everything we do.

Role Summary

The successful candidate will work closely with senior stakeholders to drive financial performance and strategic decision-making within Children's Services.

Job Description

  • As a Strategic Finance Business Partner for Children's Services, you will be responsible for the finance teams that support all social care, early help, place, and partnership budgets (all non-Education and Schools elements of Children's Services budgets) to provide expertise and high-quality financial advice and reporting to senior stakeholders.
  • Proactively contribute to the achievement of the finance service's vision and contribute towards an innovative, high-performance, and continuous improvement culture.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

  • A qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with post-qualification experience and a proven experience in finance business partnering.
  • Experience working as a Finance Business Partner or similar in a Local Authority Children's Services team is desirable.
  • Knowledge of, or an ability to learn, relevant complex legislative frameworks and financial guidance.
  • Strong analytical and technical skills with excellent skills in Microsoft Office with the ability to provide constructive challenge and exert influence.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary of £60,000 - £70,000 per annum depending on experience.



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