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Post No. POSN003223 - Finance Business Partner.



An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join the Schools Finance Team as a Finance Business Partner (FBP).



Reporting to the Lead Finance Business partner Deficit Schools (LFBP) and Senior Finance Business partner (SFBP), the FBP will support schools with financial monitoring, providing advice and scrutiny to ensure robust and consistent financial management practices are in place to identify risks and opportunities over the short to medium term.



The FBP will work closely with the LFBP for Deficit Schools in supporting schools already in deficit positions, and to enable early identification and mitigation actions to prevent other schools falling into a similar position. Examples of other duties include ensuring that all regular finance processes/tasks are completed consistently and in line with the operating model in place across the Council and deputising for the LFBP as required.



The ideal candidate will be highly numerate and literate and be qualified or studying towards an Intermediate or Professional Accounting qualification and will have experience of dealing with Head Teachers and Business Managers. The post holder will require the ability to build strong working relationships both internally and externally.



The post holder will work from home and the Civic Centre and occasional travel will be required to sites in and around the Newport area.



We offer a wide range of Company benefits; full benefits information is available accessing the link below:




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If you would like to apply for this post, please complete the online application form, highlighting how your experience, skills and knowledge meet the criteria of the role.



If you wish to have an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact: Elaine Bosch, Senior Finance Business Partner via email at elaine.bosch@newport.gov.uk



Closing Date: 4th of August 2025.



We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.



Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.



Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for right to work. In applying for a vacancy, applicants should already have the right to work in the UK.

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