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 2026
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract
Pay: £27.84 per hour
