Job Introduction
Are you AAT qualified member or equivalent, with experience of working in a Local Government Finance Team? Are you looking to commence or further your career with Staffordshire County Council?
If so, you are encouraged to consider the role of Finance Business Partner, this is a key role within our friendly and supportive Finance Business Partnering Team.
You will have the opportunity to learn, develop and progress to suit your ambitions.
Working closely with external partners and a wide range of colleagues across the County Council, you will be part of a team that will set and analyse budgets, communicate with service leads, project managers and support staff, and help us deliver essential services and projects that are good value for money for the people of Staffordshire.
You will have an office base in Stafford, and we currently operate hybrid working, so there is flexibility for you to work from home, subject to service requirements.
Whilst the role is advertised as full-time (37 hours), we will consider applications from candidates who would prefer to work a 30 hour plus week.
Main Responsibility
- Assist with budget monitoring and quarterly forecasting, annual budget setting and closure of the accounts.
- Meet with service managers and work closely with them on a regular basis.
- Assist with the monitoring of grants and submission of claims as required.
- Work closely with Corporate Finance colleagues to assist with completion of government returns.
- Contribute to the effectiveness of the overall aims and objectives of the Business Partnering Team.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who:
- Is an AAT qualified member or equivalent, with relevant experience in a Local Government finance role.
- Skilled in supporting decision making, able to produce accurate reports and can communicate clearly to people at all levels within the organisation.
- Has a good understanding of funding and regulation in the Local Government sector.
- Can demonstrate sound knowledge in the use of IT systems and Microsoft Office packages especially excel.
- Is an excellent team player who is enthusiastic and can demonstrate an ability to work as part of a team or on their own initiative effectively, including work planning, prioritising activities.
For more information about the role please contact Nikki Mihajlovic, email nikola.mihajlovic@staffordshire.gov.uk
Short listing W/C 19th February 2024
Interviews W/C 26th February 2024
About Staffordshire County Council
We are no ordinary county council:
Our Values:
The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.
Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:
We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.
We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.
Our benefits:
We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.
In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire
Our recruitment process:
As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities
As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
