Finance Business Partner

South Norfolk and Broadland Council; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council authority in England is seeking a proactive Finance Business Partner. You will drive financial strategy and business improvement, leading on budget preparation and providing comprehensive business partnering services. The ideal candidate will have strong management accounting skills and experience in a dynamic environment. Benefits include flexible working hours, employee discounts, and local government pension scheme.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Free onsite parking

Employee discounts

Competitive holiday allowance

Wellbeing initiatives

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Proactive, commercially minded approach to finance.
• Ability to analyze complex information and present clearly.
• Experience in a fast-changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive financial strategy and business improvement.
• Provide monthly management accounts for budget managers.
• Act as Finance Lead on program boards and support audits.

Skills

Management accounting

Financial planning

Analytical skills

Collaborative approach

Influencing senior levels

Education

Part-qualified accountant (CCAB or CIMA)

Full AAT qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a proactive and commercially minded Finance Business Partner to join our team, where you will play a key role in driving financial strategy and business improvement across the Councils.

Your role will incorporate the full breadth and depths of responsibilities associated with providing a comprehensive Business Partnering service to the organisation. These will include providing accurate monthly management accounts working with budget managers to produce forecasts and variance analysis, supporting Assistant Directors and Service Managers with financial expertise, modelling and insightful analysis and leading on budget preparation for service areas and assisting with financial business cases for projects.

Responsibilities

You will act as Finance Lead on programme boards, ensuring robust, commercially focused decision–making, identify savings efficiencies and income generation opportunities, contribute to year–end accounts, audits and statutory reporting requirements, and mentor other staff to support their professional development.

About You

You will either be a part–qualified accountant (either CCAB or CIMA) or hold a full AAT qualification (or you will have the equivalent experience in finance). With strong management accounting and financial planning skills, you will have the ability to analyse complex information and present it clearly to non–financial colleagues. You will have a collaborative approach, with confidence to challenge and influence at senior levels, and will have demonstrable experience in supporting services in a commercial, fast–changing environment.

Closing Date

Closing Date: Monday 29th September 2025

Interview Date

Interview Date: w/c 10th October 2025

Why Join Us?

We offer flexible working hours for most office–based roles, allowing for a healthy work–life balance. As part of our team, you will enjoy a range of employee benefits, including free onsite parking, employee discounts, a competitive holiday allowance, wellbeing initiatives, and the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.

You will be joining a progressive and supportive organisation that is committed to making a positive impact on the communities we serve.

The Councils reserve the right to close any and all vacancies at any time if there is judged to be a sufficient number of applications received.

South Norfolk and Broadland Councils are committed to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and all applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate checks for the position, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.