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 authority based within Bedfordshire, providing strategic financial leadership and expert technical advice.
Key Responsibilities:
* Technical Financial Services: Deliver expert support across critical areas, including:
o Closure of Accounts: Ensure the accurate and timely completion of the Council's Financial Statements in compliance with statutory requirements.
o Technical Financial Advice: Provide robust financial guidance on complex matters to support decision-making.
o Treasury Management: Oversee cash flow, investments, and borrowing strategies to optimise the Council's financial health.
o Capital Investment Appraisal & Capital Accounting: Lead on planning and evaluating capital investments, ensuring effective monitoring and reporting.
* Budget Preparation & Management:
o Lead the preparation and coordination of the Council's budget, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and compliance with financial regulations.
o Provide strategic and operational support to ensure budgets are effectively managed and monitored.
* Strategic Leadership & Collaboration:
o Manage, direct, and coordinate financial reports and information to support key decision-making processes.
o Deliver expert financial advice to Portfolio Holders, Directors, Assistant Chief Executives, and Chief Officers.
o 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:
o Significant experience in a similar role within a local authority or public sector organisation.
o Proven expertise in budget preparation, monitoring, and management.
* Skills & Expertise:
o Strong knowledge of statutory financial reporting, treasury management, and capital accounting.
o 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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