My Local Government client is looking to recruit a Finance Officer to join its Adults Social Care and Public Health team on a permanent basis. Working as part of the Finance Business Partnering team, supporting the Children and Adults Social Care services, this is a key role providing strategic financial insight and operational support to senior management. Key Responsibilities of the role include: - Support the Finance Manager in delivering high-quality, flexible, and professional financial services to departments. - Assist with revenue budget setting, monitoring, and year-end processes, including complex reconciliations and grant tracking. - Provide expert technical advice to budget holders and officers to support informed decision-making. - Ensure compliance with IFRS and CIPFA''s Code of Practice for Local Government Accounting. - Identify and implement opportunities to improve financial support across the Council and schools. - Collaborate effectively with internal departments to resolve financial queries. To be considered for the role you will need to be able to demonstrate the following experience: - Significant responsibility in previous finance roles within local authorities or the wider public sector. - Strong background in financial management, including budget planning, monitoring, and reporting. - A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement. - Proven ability to navigate complex financial environments and provide ..... full job details .....