Finance Business Partner

Public Sector Partnership Services; Horncastle; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A Local Authority Trading Company in Horncastle is seeking a financial advisor to assist cost centre managers by translating financial data into actionable insights. The ideal candidate will have strong budgeting and forecasting experience, excellent communication skills, and be AAT or part-qualified CCAB. The role offers a generous pension scheme, hybrid working arrangements, and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive workforce environment.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Hybrid working options

Wellbeing Support

Employee Benefits platform

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, management accounts, and year-end processes.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to challenge and influence stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills to engage partners and senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to cost centre managers, translating financial data into actionable insights.
• Deliver accurate and timely budget monitoring and produce monthly reports that inform strategic decisions.
• Support the closure of financial accounts, statutory returns, and grant claims.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Management accounts

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

AAT or part-qualified CCAB (or equivalent)

Job description

What you’ll do

• Act as a trusted advisor to cost centre managers, translating financial data into actionable insights.
• Deliver accurate and timely budget monitoring and produce monthly reports that inform strategic decisions.
• Support the closure of financial accounts, statutory returns, and grant claims.
• Partner with managers to develop and review income strategies and performance improvement plans.

What we’re looking for

• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, management accounts, and year-end processes.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to challenge and influence stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills to engage partners and senior leaders.
• AAT or part-qualified CCAB (or equivalent) with ongoing CPD is advantageous.

About us

PSPS (Public Sector Partnership Services) is a Local Authority Trading Company (LATCo) wholly owned by East Lindsey District Council, South Holland District Council and Boston Borough Council. We provide a range of professional services including HR & Payroll, Financial Services, Procurement & Contracts, ICT & Digital, Customer Contact, Revenues & Benefits, Health & Safety, and a range of Corporate Support services.

Company culture

At PSPS, we are driven by a clear mission: “Together, we will provide high-quality professional services, achieving outstanding performance, satisfaction, and confidence for our customers, communities, and colleagues.” We offer a vibrant, inclusive culture, generous pension, flexible hybrid working and career progression opportunities. Our teams enjoy regular events and recognition.

What do I get in return?

Local Government Pension Scheme – With Generous Employer Contributions, you can enjoy peace of mind knowing you’re part of a scheme designed to provide financial security for life after work.

Annual leave – Enjoy 26 days plus bank holidays and the option to purchase up to 5 days extra plus your birthday off. We also provide an option for you to flex when you take your bank holidays.

Hybrid working – Coming together and learning from each other is important, through Hybrid working our employees can work from home and office, with a minimum of 2 days working in our offices per week.

Wellbeing Support, Advice and Guidance – Emotional guidance can be accessed via our Employee Assistance Program though an online portal or over the telephone.

Employee Benefits platform – Discounts at Highstreet retailers, days out, gifts, holidays and leisure discounts.

Employment policies – including gender neutral Family Parental leave policy and Time off provisions to support those special and also challenging moments in our employees’ lives.

Career progression – Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Contact

If you are interested in having a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Nicole Hayes (01205 314435) or Stuart Leafe (01507 613042).

Equal opportunities

PSPS is an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to ensuring all recruitment processes are non-discriminatory and that no potential or current employee is treated unfairly and PSPS has also committed to be a Disability Confident employer.

Interviews following the closing date. PSPS reserve the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews will be arranged when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date.