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Finance Business Partner
Job introduction
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About the role
At West Northants Council, it’s about our people and the difference they make. As a Finance Business Partner, you’ll play a key role in supporting senior leaders and services to deliver strong financial performance and sustainable outcomes for our communities. Working within our Strategic Finance team, you’ll provide high-quality financial advice, insight and challenge, helping to shape decision-making and drive value for money across the organisation.
This is a high-profile and varied role where you’ll work closely with Directors, Heads of Service and budget managers, contributing to strategic planning, service improvement and the delivery of the Council’s priorities. You’ll be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team, where innovation and continuous improvement are encouraged and supported.
Additional information
You’re a qualified finance professional with strong experience in financial planning, analysis and business partnering. You’re confident interpreting complex information and communicating it clearly to non-financial stakeholders, building strong relationships and influencing decision-making.
You bring a proactive and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to challenge constructively and drive continuous improvement. You’re organised, adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, able to manage competing priorities while maintaining high standards.
Experience in, or an understanding of, the public sector or housing-related services would be beneficial, helping you add further value in supporting service delivery. Above all, you share our commitment to delivering high-quality services and embody our THRIVE values in everything you do.
Company information
At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.
Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.
We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential. We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner
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Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so we recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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Salary range
- £49,587 - £52,860 per year