Strategic Finance Business Partner

Job Title: Strategic Finance Business Partner

Location: Sutton, London

Contract: 6-month contract, hybrid working, 3 days a week

Salary: £600/day

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Strategic Finance Business Partner to join a local authority team in Sutton. In this pivotal role, you will provide strategic financial business partnering support to both the corporate core and front-line service areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a critical friend to the Council, delivering insightful analysis that informs strategic decision-making and enhances financial management practices.
• Apply professional judgement to interpret and implement policies and procedures to meet specific local or service needs.
• Provide day-to-day management and professional supervision to staff, ensuring the effective delivery of operational plans and activities.
• Ensure that the Council's operations adhere to defined regulatory, statutory, and professional standards.
• Lead small projects and implement changes and improvements within agreed cost, time, and quality standards.
• Manage service-level budgets and resources to support the delivery of intended outcomes and demonstrate value for money.
• Provide inspirational leadership to the finance team and actively participate in Council leadership networks.
• Mentor and coach staff to support their professional development and contribute to the growth of talent within the Shared Finance Service.

Requirements:

• Completed a relevant professional qualification (e.g., CIPFA, CIMA, MBA) or demonstrable equivalent experience.
• Experience working within a business partnering model and/or familiarity with its requirements.
• Proven experience working alongside senior managers in a Senior Finance role.
• Track record of working in a customer-focused finance team within a large and complex organisation.
• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic finance advice and challenge to budget holders, managers, and finance colleagues.
• Experience leading or providing financial support to change programs, business improvement initiatives, or corporate strategy development.
• Ability to develop in-depth technical understanding of complex financial issues to support financial planning.

This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact within a forward-thinking local authority. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for driving financial excellence and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, we invite you to apply.