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Finance Business Partner - Divisional Financial Management

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Bristol City Council

13d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Accounting & Tax
    Banking & Finance
  • Bristol

AI generated summary

  • You must have a CCAB qualification, business partnering experience, understand local government dynamics, manage team performance, and ideally have local government experience or transferable skills.
  • You will deliver financial advice, lead a team, support decision-making, manage risks, analyze business initiatives, and enhance financial systems for effective city management.

Requirements

  • You will hold a CCAB (or equivalent) qualification with post qualification experience and evidence of continuing professional development, an innovative problem solver with sharp financial and commercial acumen.
  • You will have business partnering experience in providing commercial and business advice to senior management in a variety of service settings, leading on financial aspect of transformation projects and ideally capital programmes, supporting the long-term vision within the constraints of short, medium and long-term financial resources.
  • You will have experience of working in complex and diverse organisations and can understand the operational context within which local government operates and how to apply the dynamics of working within a political environment with resource constraints.
  • You will have demonstrable abilities to manage team performance effectively and to hold team members to account. You will need to develop, support and lead the relevant finance team and ensure they are continuously developed.
  • While prior experience of working in Local Government and with the relevant services is preferred, we welcome applications with transferable skills and appropriate experience outside of the Local Government setting.

Responsibilities

  • Lead on the delivery of high-quality financial advice, bringing commercial and financial expertise to the Council.
  • Take a full and proactive approach in delivering financial and management services with transformation and project support a key element to this role.
  • Provide strategic financial advice and steer decisions using strong negotiation and influencing skills.
  • Lead a team of qualified and developing staff of around 17 FTE.
  • Become an integral member of the Directorate's leadership, collaborating and challenging stakeholders across the organisation to ensure effective financial grip and control, including risk management.
  • Represent finance at internal and external senior leadership meetings and provide financial and commercial advice to support strategic and operational decision making.
  • Analyse new and existing business initiatives, challenge assumptions, highlight risks and opportunities, and improve systems and analytical tools to support evidence-based decision making to improve our city.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Finance Business Partner - Divisional Financial Management.

Where is this position located?

This position is located in Bristol.

Is the position permanent or temporary?

The position is permanent.

Can applicants apply for full-time, part-time, or term-time employment?

Yes, full-time, part-time, or term-time applications are considered.

What is the approximate gross expenditure budget for the Growth and Regeneration directorate?

The approximate gross expenditure budget for the Growth and Regeneration directorate is over £250 million per annum in revenue, and over £100 million in capital spending.

What are some key responsibilities of the Finance Business Partner?

Key responsibilities include delivering high-quality financial advice, leading a team, supporting transformation projects, providing strategic financial advice, and managing financial risk.

What qualifications are required to apply for this position?

Applicants are required to hold a CCAB (or equivalent) qualification with post-qualification experience.

Is previous experience in local government preferred for this role?

Yes, while prior experience in local government is preferred, applications with transferable skills and appropriate experience outside of local government are welcomed.

What kind of working environment does Bristol City Council offer?

Bristol City Council offers a fast-moving and supportive working environment that encourages career development and succession planning.

What is the purpose of the Finance Business Partner role in the context of the Growth and Regeneration directorate?

The Finance Business Partner role helps manage finances related to critical areas such as transport, housing, and regeneration projects, providing expertise and strategic financial advice to support decision-making.

Are there opportunities for career development within Bristol City Council?

Yes, Bristol City Council is enthusiastic about career development opportunities and supports succession planning from within the organization.

Does the position involve managing a team?

Yes, the role involves leading a team of qualified and developing staff of around 17 FTE.

How does Bristol City Council support diversity and inclusion?

Bristol City Council values a diverse workforce and particularly encourages applications from under-represented groups, including Black and racially minoritised candidates, Disabled candidates, young people, and LGBTQ+ candidates.

Are there any expected travel requirements for this job?

While the finance service has adopted a blended working policy allowing for remote work, there may be an expectation to attend the office according to business needs.

Is there an emphasis on flexible working arrangements?

Yes, flexible working arrangements are positively encouraged at Bristol City Council.

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Bristol City Council

We’re a vibrant local authority responsible for providing services to over 459,000 people in Bristol.

Government
Industry
5001-10,000
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1974
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Mission & Purpose

We provide hundreds of day-to-day services, from being a landlord, providing social care and running our museums, libraries and parks. We deliver a diverse range of services to support people who live and work in Bristol, and people who visit the city too. We are committed to building a better Bristol – a city where everyone shares in its success. To achieve our vision we must ensure the social, economic and political inclusion of everyone, irrespective of age, gender, sexuality, disability, ethnicity, religion or socio-economic status. We have an ambitious vision to build a better Bristol that includes everyone in the city’s success. That’s why we’re looking for innovative and talented individuals who can help us achieve this vision. We want people who share our values and commitment to serve the city, its communities and citizens. Join us and you'll get more than a challenging job; you'll enjoy all the benefits of living and working in one of Europe's most vibrant and best-located cities. We strive for an inclusive, high-performing, healthy and motivated workforce. To help us achieve this we offer a range of flexible working options to help you balance your work and home life. We need dynamic people from a diverse range of backgrounds who are keen to work in a fast-paced environment to help empower people to live successful and independent lives as part of their community. We’re looking for people as vibrant, as inspiring and as unique as the city of Bristol itself.