Finance Business Partner x5

Dynamo; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Walsall Council is seeking five Finance Business Partners to support their dynamic teams. These new roles are pivotal for shaping financial decision-making and driving value for money in a progressive local authority. The council offers generous annual leave, flexible and hybrid working options, and a commitment to professional growth through training and mentorship.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Career-average pension scheme

Ongoing learning and development

Qualifications

• A CCAB or CIMA qualification (or actively working towards one).
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
• Experience working with non-financial stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Acting as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to senior stakeholders.
• Supporting budget setting, monitoring and forecasting processes.
• Identifying and mitigating financial risks while spotting opportunities.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Proactive mindset

Experience with non-financial stakeholders

Passion for delivering outcomes

Education

CCAB or CIMA qualification

Job description

1 month ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Robertson Bell is thrilled to be leading on an exciting recruitment campaign with Walsall Council as we search for five ambitious Finance Business Partners to join their dynamic team on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity that’s come about as a result of a period of positive transformation and investment within Walsall’s Financial Services – these are brand-new roles, created to support their ongoing growth and change. There has truly never been a better time to join.

We Are Recruiting Into Four Teams

• 2x roles in the Corporate Finance team
• 1x role in the Children’s Services team
• 1x role in the Education team
• 1x role in the Systems & Transformation Team
  
  

Whether you're a Management Accountant ready to take that next step into a more strategic business partnering role, or already a Finance Business Partner looking to grow in a more supportive and varied environment, these roles offer incredible scope for development.

You’ll be working in a fast-evolving, forward-thinking council that is deeply committed to investing in its people. With a clear focus on professional growth, Walsall Council offers structured training, coaching and mentorship, ensuring you’ll be supported every step of the way.

Why join Walsall Council?

• Generous annual leave: 29 days rising to 34 after 5 years’ continuous local government service
• Flexible working: Including the opportunity to gain up to 12 additional days leave through flexitime
• Hybrid working: Just one day a week minimum in the office
• Career-average pension scheme
• Ongoing learning and development, with access to internal and external training and a study support package
  
  

About The Roles

Each Finance Business Partner will support a specific directorate, building strong, collaborative relationships with service managers and senior leadership. Your role will be to help shape financial decision-making and provide meaningful insights that lead to better outcomes for the community. Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to senior stakeholders
• Supporting budget setting, monitoring and forecasting processes
• Contributing to the council’s wider financial planning and business strategy
• Identifying and mitigating financial risks while spotting opportunities for improvement
• Leading on year-end accounts for your area and supporting performance reporting
• Playing a pivotal role in exciting finance transformation projects, with the opportunity to contribute to the development of finance systems and business intelligence dashboards to improve financial performance
  
  

What You’ll Need

• A CCAB or CIMA qualification (or be actively working towards one)
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• Experience working with non-financial stakeholders and influencing decisions
• Ideally some public sector experience – but this is not essential
• A genuine passion for delivering great outcomes and driving value for money
  
  

This is more than just a job – it’s a career move. If you want to feel genuinely valued, supported and challenged in your next role, and play a key part in shaping financial strategy at a progressive local authority, we’d love to hear from you.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 11th May, with first-stage interviews taking place on the 21st and 22nd May. CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so don’t delay – apply now via Robertson Bell to avoid missing out.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Government Administration

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