Senior Finance Business Partner

Stoke-on-Trent City Council | Senior Finance Business Partner

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is undergoing an ambitious transformation, driving innovation across services and investing in the city’s future. As part of this journey, we are partnering with Castlefield Recruitment to expand our finance team and seek 9 talented, motivated individuals to help shape the next chapter of our success.

The Senior Finance Business Partner post will work within a commercially focused team to provide financial advice and support across dedicated directorates and transformational projects across the Council. Responsibilities include;

• Working proactively with Directorate Management Teams and stakeholders in the financial governance and control of the Directorate to achieve strategic objectives
• Business partnering with Directorate Management Team to provide financial and commercial advice on strategic and operational matters to support decision-making
• Supporting and informing the overall Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for the Council as an integral element of the overall financial strategy
• Ensuring a culture of continuous improvement, looking to add value within a first-class business partnering service
• Leadership and development of Directorate Finance Team

The successful candidate;

• CCAB/CIMA qualified Finance professional with evidence of continuing personal development
• Proven business partnering approach with a track record of developing influential working relationships at strategic level
• Strong management skillset with the ability to ensure an excellent finance service to directorates

With excellent benefits and opportunities for internal progression, you will play an integral role in helping drive positive change across the city of Stoke.

For the full job descriptions and details on how to apply, please follow the link to the microsite https://www.microsite-castlefieldrecruitment.com/stoke-on-trent-council-september2025/

For a confidential discussion regarding these positions, please contact Matthew Swindell (07717 774701) or Tilly Vernon (07442 647940) at Castlefield Recruitment