Finance Business Partner

The Guardian; Braintree; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Local government pension scheme

Learning and development for all

Employee discounts at local businesses

Employee recognition schemes

Extensive health and wellbeing

Job summary

Braintree District Council is seeking a Finance Business Partner (Revenue) to join the Financial Services Team. You will provide financial analysis to support decision‑making, prepare revenue budgets and manage account closures.

You will work closely with senior management, delivering forecasts, monitoring finances and contributing to long‑term financial planning. The role offers flexible working and a local government pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Fully CCAB qualified or part qualified, or AAT qualified with extensive relevant experience.
• Proven experience in local government or public sector organisations is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with senior managers.
• Excellent IT skills including financial systems experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare revenue budgets and manage account closures
• Provide financial monitoring, control, forecasting and planning support
• Deliver financial analysis to inform decision‑making and council initiatives
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior management and service delivery managers
• Challenge and advise on financial matters with credibility and confidence

Skills

Interpersonal skills

IT skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Education

Fully CCAB qualified or part qualified or AAT qualified

Tools

Financial systems experience

Job description

Are you ready to make a real difference to local government finances? The District Council has an exciting Finance Business Partner (Revenue) opportunity!

Location: Braintree, Essex, CM7

Salary: £37,896 up to £47,001 per annum. Salary dependent on qualification and experience

Job Type: Full-time

Closing Date: Midnight Monday 7th September 2026

About Us:

Braintree is an ambitious and dynamic Council and is becoming one of the fastest growing Districts in the East of England with three growing towns, London just 45 minutes away and the district located directly between the international transport centres of Stansted Airport and Harwich and Felixstowe International Ports. We have a deserved track record for delivering and a strong reputation within the business community.

The District Council is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on our creative and innovative approach, which is led by our employees, and are committed to having an engaged workforce who understand our strategy and how they can help deliver it. Our people see the difference they make and how the work they do actively contributes to and encourages positive change in the local community.

Finance Business Partner (Revenue) - The Role:

You will join our Financial Services Team, working collaboratively to deliver high-quality financial expertise and support across the council. Day to day, you will provide financial analysis to support decision-making and council initiatives, prepare revenue budgets, manage account closures, monitor and control finances, produce forecasts, and contribute to financial planning. You will work closely with senior management and service delivery managers, adding value through challenge and professional financial advice.

Finance Business Partner (Revenue) - Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare revenue budgets and manage account closures
• Provide financial monitoring, control, forecasting and planning support
• Deliver financial analysis to inform decision-making and council initiatives
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior management and service delivery managers
• Challenge and advise on financial matters with confidence and credibility

Finance Business Partner (Revenue) - You:

• Fully CCAB qualified, or part qualified, or AAT qualified with extensive relevant experience
• Proven experience working in local government or public sector organisations
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and confidence with senior managers
• Excellent IT skills including experience with financial systems
• Ability to manage deadlines, conflicting demands and changing priorities

Benefits:

• Flexible working
• Local government pension scheme
• Learning and development for all employees
• Employee discounts at local businesses
• Employee recognition schemes
• Extensive health and wellbeing programmes, including discounted gym membership

Interviews will take place in week commencing 14th or 21st September 2026