Finance Business Partner

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.,

• 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.
  
  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?, 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.
  
  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