Senior Finance Business Partner (4318761)

Hays are delighted to be partnering with Wirral Council to help them recruit a talented Senior Finance Business Partner ( Childrens Services) into their high performing finance team.

There has never been a more exciting time to join us as a member of our Finance Team: we have huge ambitions for our organisation, partnerships and people, and we want you to play a part in this. We need exceptional, innovative finance professionals to play their part in leading the Council into the next phase of the Borough’s transformation.

As a member of the Finance Team, you will play a key part in delivering the financial strategy of the Council to ensure long term financial sustainability. Being part of the team helping to develop the Council’s strategic financial framework, linking the Wirral Plan, the medium-term financial plan and service plans together to deliver a financially viable model of service delivery for the Council.

Our children's services have been on a journey of improvement. Getting it right involves getting the very best outcomes for children at the very best value.  So if you want to help us change children and young people's lives for the better and work as part of a team who will really value what you bring then this may be the ideal job for you!

Your new role

As Senior Finance Business Partner (Childrens Services), you will be responsible for providing the management accounting services and financial support to the Children’s Families and Education Directorate (Net Revenue Budget of £86m).

You will be embedded within the management teams to proactively contribute to decision making in line with the business plan objectives.

Your role will include the development of medium term financial strategy, budget setting and forecast, evaluation of commercial initiatives, and the provision of effective management information.

You will lead a small team and be responsible for their development and career planning whilst ensuring a high standard of internal customer service.

What you will need to Succeed

We are looking for a qualified accountant who has a background in Children’s Social Care and/or Early Help

You should have a demonstrable ability to communicate complex financial information to people from a non-finance background.  Additionally you should have experience of using financial information to influence decision making.

Your personal skills should include a proactive approach and willingness to build effective relationships with customers, other departmental teams and key stakeholders across the organisation. 

Previous team leadership experience is highly desirable.

What you will get in return

In addition to a competitive salary, Wirral Council offers a fantastic range of benefits including a generous leave entitlement of 27 days, Occupational Health and flexible / Hybrid working arrangements.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

For more information on this fantastic career opportunity, please visit our dedicated recruitment microsite on Welcome | Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council | Hays UK

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Contact information

Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council

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