Finance Business Partner (Borough Economy)

Executive Mandate Specification

Sandwell Council are looking for an Interim Finance Business Partner to cover Borough Economy to start ASAP.
Key Requirements:

• CCAB or CIMA qualified Accountant and evidence of Continuing Professional Development

• Previous experience of working as a Finance Business Partner within a Borough Economy or similar Finance team. The service covers services such as:

• Highways
• Leisure
• Waste
• Parks & Visitor Centre Services
• Libraries & Museum
• Licensing

• A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in a finance role with preferably some in a Local Government setting.

• Experience of managing and developing individuals and teams to deliver the outcomes of the Directorate Business Plan and Corporate Plan.

• Experience of effective financial management and delivering financial advice at a strategic level across services

• Experience of building effective partnerships, negotiating and consulting with internal and external stakeholders.

• The role will mainly be remote working but will require coming into the Council offices occasionally for certain meetings.

• Flexibility and willingness to work with changing and conflicting demands.

Location: Sandwell Council House, Oldbury/ Hybrid
Start Date: ASAP
Contract type: Temporary until 30th June 2023

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract

Pay: £27.84 per hour

Statutory Executive Benefits & Governance

• Executive Health, Vision & Dental Coverage with Global Provider Options
• Corporate Pension Auto-Enrolment / 401(k) Retirement Plan with Fiduciary Matching
• Annual Discretionary Performance Incentive & Long-Term Equity Participation
• Executive Leave Allotment, Statutory Holidays & Dedicated Health Care Reserves
• US Department of Labor & E-Verify Work Authorization Sponsorship