Finance Business Partner (Borough Economy)
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Position Overview & Specifications
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
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Finance Business Partner (Borough Economy) roles across The Jeya Group Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £28 - £28 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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