Finance Business Partner

Networking Women in the Fire Service; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public service organization is seeking a Finance Business Partner in London. You will ensure proper financial administration and support budget holders. The role requires a CCAB or CIMA qualified accountant and involves preparing financial reports and offering expert advice. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working arrangements and additional leave options.

Benefits

26 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Flexi-time Scheme

Flexible working including work from home 60%

Free access to the Brigade gym

Contributory pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• CCAB or CIMA qualified, part qualified or qualified by experience Accountant.
• Proven experience of working directly with departments to meet financial needs.
• Good communication skills for senior stakeholders and non-finance personnel.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the proper administration of the LFB's financial affairs.
• Support budget holders with management of budgets throughout the financial cycle.
• Prepare management financial reports and provide expert financial advice.

Skills

Good written and oral communication skills

Knowledge of local government accounting practice

Ability to present complex financial information

Experience working with departments on financial reporting

Education

CCAB or CIMA qualified, part qualified or qualified by experience Accountant

Job description

Overview

Post: Finance Business Partner

Grade: FRS E

Salary range: £45,485 - £54,332 per annum

Contract type: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Application closing date: 4 PM on Friday 14 November 2025

London Fire Brigade (LFB) is London's Fire and Rescue Service - one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. We are here to make London a safer city. We employ over 5,500 people across our operational, control, and non-operational teams. We are implementing new systems and driving process improvements to deliver high quality financial capability. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated finance professionals to join the team and contribute to service delivery.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will contribute to ensuring the proper administration of the LFB\'s financial affairs by delivering high-quality financial services. You will be responsible for supporting budget holders and departmental heads with the management of their budgets throughout the annual financial cycle, ensuring robust forecasting informed by service knowledge, and preparing meaningful management financial reports. You will work across and collaborate with a variety of stakeholders across the organisation, providing expert financial advice and ensuring financial controls are in place while influencing and challenging decision making.

Qualifications

Eligibility: Applicants must be CCAB or CIMA qualified, part qualified or qualified by experience Accountant.

Assessment Overview:

Stage 1: To apply, please complete the online application, upload a copy of your up-to-date CV and provide evidence to address the following selection criteria:

• Qualifications: A CCAB or CIMA qualified, part qualified or qualified by experience Accountant.
• Experience: Proven experience of working directly with departments / delivery units in order to meet financial reporting and planning requirements.
• Communication: Good written and oral communication skills and presenting technically complex financial information to senior stakeholders and non-finance personnel.
• Technical Knowledge: Knowledge of local government accounting practice and procedures, including year-end processes and financial forecasting.

Please note that we will score the evidence you provide based on the competencies listed in the selection criteria above. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend stage 2.

Stage 2 and Assessment

Assessment for this role is due to take place week commencing 08 December 2025. If you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

Additional Information

• 26 days\' holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexi-time Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave)
• Additional leave between Christmas Day and New Year
• Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave
• Flexible working including work from home 60%
• Free access to the Brigade gym
• Use of the Brigade\'s Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers
• Free counselling
• Season ticket loans
• Join social networks including our Equality Support Groups
• Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff discount scheme including access to Blue Light Card retail and hospitality discounts
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a Standard criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory.