Finance Business Partner - RT18023

Job DescriptionFinance Business Partner - Ref: RT18023Salary: G10 (SCP 34-39) - £42,403 - £47,420 per annumAt Walsall Council, we're transforming, and so are our Financial Services. We're changing the way the council works so that we can provide an even better customer experience, increase staff satisfaction, and improve our service performance. It's all about achieving the very best for our colleagues, customers and communities. Now, we're looking for a Finance Business Partner to help us achieve our ambitions. It's an exciting chance to shape our future, and your own career.We are looking to recruit into a Finance Business Partner role, to continue to support this transformation journey within our Capital Finance team.The roles will be supporting our service managers and directors in service to become a proactive and trusted financial adviser. Everything you do will help to improve the service and its outcomes.Finance Business Partner - Supporting the Council-wide Capital ProgrammeWe are looking to recruit to a Finance Business Partner into a capital finance team supporting all financial aspects of the capital programme. To help continue to support this transformation journey, these posts will act as our key finance and business links with our service managers and directors, providing support and advice through a proactive business partnering arrangement. We are looking for enthusiastic and pragmatic individuals, with can do attitudes, experience in supporting the financial aspects of a large Capital programme, financial stewardship and ability to calculate and articulate complex financial information, which are all key strengths that you will need to undertake the role.As a Finance Business Partner you should hold a CCAB/CIMA body and undertaking active CPD, or actively studying for a CCAB/CIMA qualification. Whist an understanding of local government finance would be an advantage, it is not essential.If you are not currently fully qualified but actively studying, we provide opportunities to continue a funded CCAB qualification.In addition, we provide an attractive employment package that includes a generous annual leave entitlement of up to 29 days (which rises to 34 days after 5 years continuous local government service), a flexible working scheme that allows up to a further 12 days leave per year, working from home opportunities with emphasis on an optimum work life balance arrangement and a career average pension scheme. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements.These posts are covered by the Government's Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers.Please note that previous applicants need not apply.The closing date for applications is 21st April 2024 .The initial stage of interviews to be conducted face to face within the Civic Centre are likely to be held week commencing 29th April 2024, applicants will need to have applied by the closing date to be considered.Interviews will consist of a test and presentation followed by an interview.For more information or an informal discussion please contact Fraz Hussain or Shail Vitish via email on ##### & ##### Job Description and Employee SpecificationImportant note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. See our Information for Applicants leaflet for further informationThis vacancy may be closed earlier than the published closing date should we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, it is strongly advised that candidates submit applications at the earliest opportunity.About UsHere at Walsall, we want to attract the best talent. That's why - as well as a satisfying and rewarding job - we offer a range of attractive benefits. Working arrangements in most jobs are flexible (you may work flexitime, full or part time and job sharing is usually available) and you can expect generous holiday entitlements, a first class pension scheme and plenty of opportunities for training and personal development.We advertise vacancies because we want the best talent available. If that's you, we're waiting for your application.Living in WalsallPart of the Black Country, famous for its enterprising and industrial past, Walsall is reinventing itself to become a progressive modern community. The borough is centred around the major town of Walsall, but also includes five smaller and distinctive district centres (Bloxwich, Aldridge, Willenhall, Darlaston and Brownhills), together with numerous villages.Walsall Council is committed to Safer Recruitment.To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce.Social Work Matters - Children's Social Worker RecruitmentSome of our children require a special kind of support: yours. Visit our microsite to find out more about joining Walsall Council as a Children's Social Worker.
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