Finance Business Partner

4 days ago


Bedford, United Kingdom Tate Full time

Finance Business Partner
Location: Bedford
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Are you a CCAB or CIMA-qualified finance professional with local authority experience? Tate Recruitment is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join a local authorised based within Bedfordshire, providing strategic financial leadership and expert technical advice.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Financial Services: Deliver expert support across critical areas, including:

Closure of Accounts: Ensure the accurate and timely completion of the Council's Financial Statements in compliance with statutory requirements.
Technical Financial Advice: Provide robust financial guidance on complex matters to support decision-making.
Treasury Management: Oversee cash flow, investments, and borrowing strategies to optimise the Council's financial health.
Capital Investment Appraisal & Capital Accounting: Lead on planning and evaluating capital investments, ensuring effective monitoring and reporting.
Budget Preparation & Management:

Lead the preparation and coordination of the Council's budget, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and compliance with financial regulations.
Provide strategic and operational support to ensure budgets are effectively managed and monitored.
Strategic Leadership & Collaboration:

Manage, direct, and coordinate financial reports and information to support key decision-making processes.
Deliver expert financial advice to Portfolio Holders, Directors, Assistant Chief Executives, and Chief Officers.
Act as a strategic partner, ensuring financial strategies align with organizational objectives and community goals.
Team Leadership: Supervise, motivate, and develop a team of finance professionals to ensure high-quality financial service delivery.

About You:

Qualifications: Fully qualified CCAB (e.g., CIPFA, ACA, ACCA) or CIMA professional.
Experience:
Significant experience in a similar role within a local authority or public sector organisation.
Proven expertise in budget preparation, monitoring, and management.
Skills & Expertise:
Strong knowledge of statutory financial reporting, treasury management, and capital accounting.
Demonstrated ability to produce and present comprehensive financial reports and advice for senior leaders.
Leadership: Exceptional team management and communication skills, with the ability to deliver results under pressure.

Why Join us?

This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in shaping the financial future of a progressive local authority. You'll be part of a supportive environment where your expertise will make a real impact on the community.

Take the next step in your finance career - apply now through Tate Recruitment.

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Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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