Assistant Finance Business Partner (Revenue)

WMJobs; Oldbury; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council's Finance division is seeking an Assistant Finance Business Partner (Revenue) to join on a full-time, permanent basis from its Oldbury office. You will support revenue budgets, scenario planning and financial reporting in a hybrid working model.

You’ll work with service managers, provide financial insights, and help drive performance. Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA or studying will be supported. Strong Excel skills and stakeholder engagement are essential.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA or studying toward a professional qualification.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial monitoring or management accounting.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills; interpret complex financial information.
• Excellent Excel and financial systems skills.
• Clear communication of financial information to finance and non-finance audiences.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage priorities.
• Proactive, solution-focused with stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and management of revenue budgets and medium-term financial plans.
• Work with managers and budget holders to ensure budgets align with corporate priorities and service objectives.
• Produce accurate revenue budget monitoring reports, forecasts and financial projections.
• Analyse financial performance, identify trends and support corrective actions where required.
• Undertake financial modelling, reconciliations and detailed financial analysis to support service planning and performance improvement.
• Assist with year-end accounting activities, grant claims, statistical returns and financial reporting requirements.
• Provide high-quality financial advice, guidance and support to managers and budget holders.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, procedures and governance requirements.
• Support the development and improvement of financial systems, reporting tools and management information.
• Build effective working relationships with stakeholders across a wide range of services.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Excel

Communication

Organisation

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Continuous improvement

Education

ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA part-qualified

Professional qualification in progress

Tools

Finance systems

Job description

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council,

Job Title: Assistant Finance Business Partner - Revenue

Grade/Salary: Band G, SCP 32-37 (£44,253 - £49,817 per annum)

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Working Pattern: 37 Hours, Monday - Friday

Location: Sandwell Council House, Freeth St Oldbury B69 3DE

Closing Date: 15/11/2026

Sandwell Council’s Finance Division is seeking a detailed-oriented and experienced Assistant Finance Business Partner (Revenue) to join its team on a full-time, permanent basis, to be based from its Oldbury office. The organisation works to a hybrid working model of 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.

Finance plays a critical role in enabling high-quality services for our communities. As an Assistant Finance Business Partner (Revenue), you’ll work closely with service managers and senior stakeholders to provide financial insight, challenge and support that helps drive effective decision-making and strong financial performance across the Council.

This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring finance professional looking to develop their business partnering career. You’ll be involved in budget planning, forecasting, financial analysis and performance reporting, helping services understand their financial position and make informed decisions. Whether you’re already part-qualified or looking to begin your professional accountancy studies, you’ll be supported to develop your skills in a collaborative and forward-thinking finance team.

About The Role

• Support the preparation and management of revenue budgets and medium-term financial plans.
• Work with managers and budget holders to ensure budgets align with corporate priorities and service objectives.
• Produce accurate revenue budget monitoring reports, forecasts and financial projections.
• Analyse financial performance, identify trends and support corrective actions where required.
• Undertake financial modelling, reconciliations and detailed financial analysis to support service planning and performance improvement.
• Assist with year-end accounting activities, grant claims, statistical returns and financial reporting requirements.
• Provide high-quality financial advice, guidance and support to managers and budget holders.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, procedures and governance requirements.
• Support the development and improvement of financial systems, reporting tools and management information.
• Build effective working relationships with stakeholders across a wide range of services.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function.

About You

• Part-qualified ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA, or aspiring to study towards a professional accountancy qualification.
• Experience of budgeting, forecasting, financial monitoring or management accounting activities.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial information.
• Comfortable working with large datasets and producing meaningful financial insights.
• Excellent Excel and financial systems skills.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly and effectively to both finance and non-finance audiences.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• A proactive and solution-focused approach to problem solving.
• Ability to build positive and credible relationships with managers and stakeholders.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, customer service and professional development.

Why Sandwell Council?

At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values‑led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package, and a strong focus on development. By joining us, you’ll play a key role in delivering services that make a real and lasting difference to thousands of people across the borough.

To find out more, please visit our careers page: We Are Sandwell – We Are Sandwell

We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees have equitable access to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role.

If you have any questions relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion, you can contact the EDI Team at [e-mail].