Finance Business Partner

Cherwell District Council; Banbury; Hybrid; GBP 50,407 - 55,755; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

EV Salary sacrifice

Cycle to work salary sacrifice

Flu vaccination voucher

Eye test reimbursement

Incremental pay award

27 days annual leave

Job summary

Cherwell District Council is seeking a Finance Business Partner to provide expert financial advice on capital expenditure, monitor capital budgets, and align the programme with strategic priorities. The role blends office days at Castle Quay, Banbury with home working.

You will work with senior managers and project leads to translate complex finance data into actionable plans, ensuring compliance with CIPFA codes and public sector financial regulations while supporting major council projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in capital accounting or major project support within local government or public sector.
• Ability to translate complex capital data into actionable insights for decision-makers.
• Strong knowledge of CIPFA Code and capital financing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert financial advice and challenge on all aspects of capital expenditure.
• Monitor capital budgets, funding analysis and forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and strengthen capital programme governance.
• Translate capital financial information into clear plans to support major projects and investment decisions.

Skills

Capital budgeting

Financial analysis

Public sector finance

Stakeholder engagement

Capital project advisory

Education

CIPFA/ACCA or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., SAP)

Excel advanced

Job description

Castle Quay, Banbury 06/09/2026

Finance Business Partner

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary £50,407.50 - £55,755.50 per annum

Contractual hours 37

Basis Full time

Date posted 24/07/2026

Job reference CDC000368R

Attachments: Finance Business Partner Job Description.docx, Role Profile - Team Member.pdf

Job description

Finance

Finance Business Partner - Capital

Grade I: £50,407.50 - £55,755.50 per annum

Full-time, permanent, agile working is supported

The Job:

The Finance Team provides support across a wide range of Council and associated company activities, providing an exciting opportunity for the new team member to be involved in shaping the future of the Council by providing support and guidance to strategic decision makers and therefore helping to establish the Council ready for the future and the Local Government reform.

As a Finance Business Partner, you will work closely with senior managers, project leads, and service areas to provide expert financial advice, insight, and challenge on all aspects of capital expenditure. You’ll take responsibility for capital budget monitoring, funding analysis, forecasting, and compliance with financial regulations, ensuring the capital programme is robust, affordable, and aligned to the Council’s strategic priorities. You will translate complex capital financial information into clear, actionable plans that support decision‑making on major projects and future investment.

The role is agile, combining office days at Castle Quay, Banbury, with working from home.

The Person:

We’re looking for a forward‑thinking finance professional who combines strong technical accounting knowledge with excellent people skills. Ideally, you will have experience in capital accounting or supporting major projects within local government or the wider public sector.

You will be commercially aware and able to see the bigger picture, translating complex financial data into clear, actionable insights. As a natural collaborator, you’ll build trusted relationships across the organisation, providing informed challenge and advice to project managers and senior leaders to support effective delivery of the Council’s capital programme.

Technically confident, you’ll bring strong skills in analysing capital budgets, forecasting, and ensuring compliance with the CIPFA Code and capital financing requirements; all communicated in a clear and engaging way.

Adaptable and resilient, you thrive in a fast‑changing environment and balance competing priorities while keeping sight of strategic goals. Above all, you’ll be passionate about public service and committed to strong financial stewardship.

The Benefits:

The Council is an equal opportunities employer. You’ll be part of a progressive, values‑led council that embraces innovation and collaboration. In return, Cherwell offer a competitive package and a supportive culture that invests in your professional growth and wellbeing, including:

• A generous annual leave entitlement of 27days (plus bank holidays
• Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (Including generous Employer Contribution and the ability to transfer your private pension into the scheme)
• EV Salary sacrifice scheme
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• Annual Flu Vaccination voucher and £25 eye test reimbursement
• Incremental pay award (awarded annually in April after one years’ service)
• Town centre office close to the station, canal and all amenities

Closing date: Sunday 06 September 2026

Interview date:W/C Monday 14 September 2026

Cherwell District Council is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.