Finance Business Partner - Public SectorGeneric ResponsibilitiesBuild strong working relationships with Service Managers, providing support, advice, and constructive challenge to aid decision-making.Lead, support, and train the service finance team to deliver high-quality, customer-focused financial services.Provide accurate, timely financial advice to Members, Directors, senior managers, and Finance colleagues.Coordinate revenue and capital budget preparation in line with corporate processes.Support budget managers in setting budgets, analysing trends, understanding cost drivers, and delivering MTFS savings.Quality-assure forecasts and produce accurate monthly monitoring reports, highlighting variances, risks, and required actions.Present monthly budget monitoring to Directorate/Divisional Management Teams and meet regularly with the Finance Business Partner to review financial positions.Deliver financial training to service and budget managers.Complete statutory financial and statistical returns and maintain accurate records for grant claims.Lead and coordinate year-end closedown tasks and provide information for the Statement of Accounts.Advise on financial implications of legislative, policy, or service changes.Ensure compliance with accounting standards, statutory guidance, and financial regulations.Contribute to improvement and transformation projects.Maintain continuous professional development and stay updated on best practice.Conduct performance appraisals for ..... full job details .....