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Post No. POSN004796 - Finance Business Partner



Are you an experienced Finance Business Partner with a strong grasp of school funding and financial frameworks? Are you ready to take on the challenge of delivering effective financial planning and reporting within an educational setting? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!



We're looking for a committed and experienced Finance Business Partner to join us on a fixed-term contract to lead on financial planning, monitoring, and reporting within a school environment. If you bring expertise in this area, excellent communication skills, and thrive in a fast-paced setting, we'd love to hear from you!



Key Responsibilities

Ensure that all regular finance processes/tasks are completed consistently and in line with the operating model in place across the Council. Provide accurate financial advice and timely information, identify budget risks, and develop models and tools to link activity to budgets and spending. Ensure robust forecasting and compliance, including training needs identification, adherence to Financial Regulations and Contract Standing Orders, and development of financial systems.

We are looking for:

A skilled Finance Business Partner with in-depth knowledge of school funding and local authority financial frameworks. Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence both financial and non-financial stakeholders. Proven experience in financial planning, budgeting, and monitoring, supported by a strong track record of delivering results.

Why choose Newport City Council?

As well as the opportunity to occupy this exciting and dynamic role within our organisation, the Council offers employees:

A generous pension contribution scheme. 26 days annual leave with the option to purchase up to one-week additional leave. Vast opportunities for growth, progression, and development. Opportunities to join a range of Staff Networks consisting of working groups that support the Council's open and diverse culture. Flexible working options.

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to the success of Newport City Council, we would love to hear from you! Please complete the application form attached, and remember, this is a chance for you to tell us why you're the best fit for this role, so please include as much relevant information as possible! If you have any questions, please contact Nina Williamson, Lead Finance Business Partner via email at Nina.Williamson@newport.gov.uk for more information.



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.

Our values - Fairness for all, Making a difference, Being responsible, Working together

Ein gwerthoedd - Ein Gwerthoedd, Tegwch i Bawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn Gyfrifol, Gweithio gyda'n gilydd