Finance Business Partner
Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CV’s submitted without a fully completed online application form.
We are seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to join our management accounting team. This role will provide operational and strategic financial support, including budget monitoring, forecasting and financial advice across all service areas.
The post will provide vital support to the Council’s Programme Management Office (PMO), helping to deliver key projects aligned with our organisational priorities.
As a financially well-managed and forward-looking organisation, we are looking for a confident and capable finance professional who is committed to continuous improvement and able to play a key role within a busy, supportive finance team.
Key Responsibilities include:
• Working closely with the Senior Finance Business Partner, service leads and budget holders.
• Providing trusted financial advice to support effective decision-making.
• Supporting budget monitoring, forecasting and financial planning.
• Analysing complex financial information and presenting clear, practical recommendations.
• Helping to ensure that resources are used effectively and aligned with organisational priorities.
The successful candidate will bring strong financial management experience, excellent analytical skills and the ability to communicate clearly with a range of stakeholders. They will hold an accountancy qualification or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience and knowledge in local government finance.
The candidate will also be committed to high professional standards, equality, collaboration and continuous improvement.
The post is offered on a permanent, full-time basis of 36 hours per week.
Benefits include:
• 27 – 32 days annual leave (depending on length of Local Gvt Service) plus all bank holidays
• Local government pension scheme
• Flexi-leave - accrue extra hours & exchange for up to 2 days leave per month
• Free gym membership
• Cycle schemes (Cycle to Work Scheme and free Beryl Bike rides for staff)
• Free wellbeing benefits (such as lunchtime yoga, flu jabs, health MOT)
• Employee Assistance Programme
The Council operates a hybrid working system where employees may work up to three days per week from home.
Closing date: Monday 21st September 2026
Please note: this vacancy may close early depending on the volume of suitable applications received, so we encourage you to apply at your earliest opportunity.
No Agencies – Direct Applications Only
Salary range
- £39,470 - £44,663 per year