Finance Business Partner

Hertsmere Borough Council; Borehamwood; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27–32 days annual leave

Flexi-leave

Cycle schemes

Free wellbeing benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Hertsmere Borough Council is seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to join our management accounting team in Borehamwood. This role provides operational and strategic financial support across all service areas, including budget monitoring, forecasting and financial advice.

The post supports the Council’s PMO to deliver key projects aligned with organisational priorities. The successful candidate will have strong financial management experience, excellent analytical skills and the

Qualifications

• Accountancy qualification or equivalent local government finance experience.
• Strong financial management experience and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Work with Senior Finance Business Partner, service leads and budget holders.
• Provide trusted financial advice to support decision-making.
• Support budget monitoring, forecasting and financial planning.
• Analyse complex financial information and present practical recommendations.
• Ensure resources are used effectively and aligned with organisational priorities.

Skills

Financial management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder communication

Education

Accountancy qualification

Job description

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

• 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

• 27 – 32 days annual leave (depending on length of Local Gvt Service) plus all bank holidays
• Flexi-leave - accrue extra hours & exchange for up to 2 days leave per month
• 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.