Senior Finance Business Partner

Senior Finance Business Partner – Staffordshire County Council

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We are looking for a Senior Finance Business Partner within the Decision Making Support team to provide strategic financial advice across all five directorates.

Main Responsibilities

• Work with external and internal stakeholders at senior management level to develop the financial acumen of budget holders.
• Lead the setting and management of budgets, with varying risks and values.
• Ensure the wider business plans and overall strategic plan are met.
• Work alongside other specialist officers on strategic project work, developing business cases and supporting the delivery of a well‑run council through ensuring good financial governance.

The Ideal Candidate

• Membership of a CCAB body, preferably CIPFA.
• Some post‑qualified experience (preferable).
• Initiative and drive.
• Excellent team player.
• Ability to build strong, trusted, influential working relationships.
• Manage others and organise and prioritise competing workloads effectively.

We may be able to offer one of the roles on a part‑time basis, depending on business requirements. If you would like to be considered for part‑time hours, please indicate this in the Supporting Statement section of your application.

It is anticipated that shortlisting will take place on 8th and 9th December with in‑person interviews in Stafford on 15th and 16th December. Interviews will include a short assessment / test as well as traditional interview questions.

Our recruitment process anonymises applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.

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