Strategic Business Partner - CYP
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£49,200
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2421 (88% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £49,200, and London Borough of Lewisham is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2422 (Finance and investment analysts and advisers, If role were advisory without qualified-accountant requirement, finance business partner fits.). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
About the role
Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!
We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.
Introduction
A Childrens and Young People's Services Strategic Finance Business Partner at Lewisham Council delivers high-level strategic business and financial advice to senior leaders. They help the council meet its corporate goals, manage budgets, and build strong financial plans
What’s the role?
- Give expert financial and business advice to senior managers and directors.
- Help create and manage budgets and financial strategies.
- Experience of working with the DSG and social care budgets
- Support business cases for new projects
What’s in it for you?
Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:
- Generous holiday allowance
- Local Government Pension scheme
- Flexible working and family friendly policies
- Season ticket and bicycle loans
- A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
- Supportive staff networks
What we’re looking for
As a Finance Business Partner for Children's and Young People's Services, you will provide high-quality financial advice, insight, and challenge to support effective decision-making and sustainable service delivery. You will lead on budget monitoring, forecasting, and financial planning, ensuring financial information is accurate, timely, and meaningful. Working closely with service managers and senior leaders, you will build strong relationships, identify financial risks and opportunities, support the delivery of savings and transformation programmes, and help ensure resources are used effectively to achieve the best possible outcomes for children and young people.
Location
The job is primarily based in Laurence House, Catford, London, SE6 4RU but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.
Special conditions
- Relevant CCAB qualification is needed
- Some evening work maybe occasionally needed
The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CVs.
Applicant handbook- please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.
For an informal discussion about this job, please contact Ruth Hodson (Head of Service Finance) Ruth.Hodson@lewisham.gov.uk
Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification
Salary
£72,075 - £76,872 per annum (SMG2)
N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.
Diversity
Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with London Borough of Lewisham, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. London Borough of Lewisham holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2421 going rate of £49,200. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.