Description
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We are seeking a Principal Finance Business Partner to provide financial support to our Adult/Community and Corporate Services. Torbay Council and Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust have a long-standing integrated approach to Adult Social Care services and having recently agreed a new 5-year contract are working together on an extensive transformation programme, supported by a strategic partner.
You will report to the Deputy Director of Finance and work closely with the Director and Divisional Directors for Adult/Community and Corporate Services as well as colleagues within the Health Trust and our transformation partner.
You will provide key financial support, advice and expertise to ensure we understand the financial implications of transformation projects and workstreams, currently being developed. The role will also be involved in budget setting, budget monitoring and forecasting, ensuring high standards of financial management and control in the stewardship of funds allocated across Services.
You will need to have significant experience of working within Finance in a business partnering or management accounting role working hand in hand with services, building strong relationships and providing financial analysis and support to assist and influence decision making. Working knowledge and experience of Local Authority services and accounting regulations, ideally of Adult Social Care service, is also essential.
Alongside your technical ability, you will be an enthusiastic, confident and creative thinking professional that can influence and drive progress, whilst providing clear and credible advice to senior officers and elected members.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with Services undergoing a great period of change and sees the Finance service as not simply as a support function, but an enabler in the pursuit of Torbay’s transformation journey.
This is a hybrid role with 1-2 days a week expected within the office.
If you are viewing this advert on a job board, you can access the full job description by placing the below URL into your browser:
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/jobs/job-descriptions/principal-finance-business-partner/
For an informal chat please contact Ian Rowswell on 07824113331 or ian.rowswell@torbay.gov.uk.
Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 7th April 2025.
Our adverts do sometimes close early - even where there's a published deadline - so if you're keen, please apply as soon as possible.
Skills
Essential:
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Ability to find creative solutions.
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
Knowledge
Essential:
* Working knowledge of Local Authority services and functions.
* Working knowledge of budgeting, forecasting within a large public sector organisation.
Experience & Qualifications
Essential:
* Experience of working in a Public Sector financial environment with specific experience of financial reporting and financial management.
* Experience of analysing and evaluating complex information.
* Part Qualified CCAB accountant.
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