Assistant Finance Business Partner

Title: Assistant Finance Business Partner

Location: Shrewsbury / Hybrid working

Rate: Flexible - depending on experience

Type: Temporary - 12 weeks with possible extension

About Shropshire Council

Shropshire Council is an ambitious local authority committed to delivering the best quality of life for its residents. We are transforming our organization to achieve our strategic objectives efficiently and effectively. Join us during this exciting period of change.

Role Overview

We are seeking a proactive Assistant Finance Business Partner to join our effective Finance Business Partnering team, which provides strategic, value-added financial services to the Council.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide budget holders with high-quality advice, analysis, and interpretation to support effective decision-making and performance management.
• Offer senior managers and service managers expert advice on financial management, accounting issues, and value for money.
• Support strategic policy development and uphold high standards of financial discipline in decision-making processes.
• Deliver excellence in reporting, analysis, and financial control, ensuring best practices are applied across service areas.
• Ensure accurate collation and reporting of financial information within the Council's finance systems, and identify risks and opportunities affecting the Council's financial position.

Qualifications and Experience

• AAT qualified or hold an equivalent business/accounting degree.
• Preferably CCAB qualified or working towards a CCAB qualification.
• Knowledge of local government finance and experience providing financial advice to senior management within large or complex organizations.
• Proactive in identifying trends, opportunities for change, and solutions to budget issues.

Benefits

• Good conditions of service
• Flexible and agile working options
• Generous leave entitlement and sick pay
• Access to the local government pension scheme
• Discount scheme across UK retailers

Team Environment

Join a professional, supportive team recognized for technical excellence and a strong service reputation. Our team values growth and career progression, supporting staff to gain qualifications and advance into leadership roles. The shift to agile working enables us to recruit and retain talent nationwide.

Further Information

Details are available in the attached Job Description and Person Specification. For discussions about the role, please call .