Time Square, Bracknell (Hybrid)
Permanent, Flexible hours, Full time
No DBS check required
£71,127 - £77,509 FTE per annum inclusive of London Weighting (pay award pending) plus a one-off welcome payment of £7363 (please see attached documents for full details)
37 hours
Bracknell Forest Council is looking for a dynamic Finance Business Partner to join our Resources Directorate.
The Accountancy Team is a friendly, supportive and busy team with an excellent reputation for delivery. Finance Business Partners play a crucial role in developing and enhancing that reputation due to the strategic role they perform. You will be working collaboratively within a team of experienced professionals to provide high quality financial advice and support to Directorate Management Teams, other Budget Managers and Members.
You will lead strategic financial management for the People Directorate, providing expert advice on budgets for services including Adults & Children’s Social Care and Education. You will play a key role in transformation programmes, ensuring efficient service delivery. You will need a CCAB or CIMA qualification and substantial local authority finance experience.
Interviews will be held on 5th November 2024.
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:
Arthur Parker - Chief Accountant
Tel: 01344 352158
Email: Arthur.Parker@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.
Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.
No agencies please.
Finance_Business_Partner__People__JD_PS_Oct24_Final.pdf
Candidate_Pack_-_Resources_Directorate_-_Sept_24.pdf
Welcome_payment_for_FBP.pdf