Finance Business Partner

Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited; Spalding; Hybrid; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A Local Authority Trading Company is seeking a Finance Business Partner to support budget monitoring and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have skills in budgeting, forecasting, and management accounts, along with strong analytical and communication abilities. Benefits include a competitive salary, a robust pension plan, and opportunities for career progression in a vibrant culture.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Hybrid working model

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.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to cost centre managers.
• Deliver accurate and timely budget monitoring.
• Support the closure of financial accounts and statutory returns.
• Partner with managers to develop income strategies.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Management accounts

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

AAT or part-qualified CCAB or equivalent

Job description

Finance Business Partner

£32,431.42 per annum

Boston / Spalding

Permanent/Full Time

We're excited to recruit a Finance Business Partner for our client!

Our client are looking for a motivated and ambitious finance professional with relevant skills and experience to support the Head of Finance in the delivery of timely and accurate budget monitoring, including maintaining accuracy of ledger and production of monthly financial reports for managers.

In this role, you'll go beyond numbers providing insight, challenge, and support to managers across the organisation. You'll help shape financial strategy, guide decision‑making, and ensure resources are used effectively to deliver real impact. They are looking for someone who has worked within a Business Partnering or Management Accountant role.

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 they'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 our client

Our client is a Local Authority Trading Company (LATCo) which is wholly owned by several District Councils. The Company provides a range of services including Human Resources & Payroll, Financial Services, Procurement & Contracts, ICT (Information and Communications Technology) & Digital, Customer Contact, Revenues & Benefits, Health & Safety, and a range of Corporate Support services.

Company culture

Our client is 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."

They pride themselves on their vibrant and inclusive culture. Their award‑winning teams enjoy a variety of events throughout the year, including:

• All‑In Days, Leadership Days & Team Away Days: Opportunities for growth and bonding.
• Annual Awards Night: Celebrating their achievements.
• Staff Briefings: Keeping everyone informed and engaged.
• Early Careers Programme & Buddy Scheme: Supporting new and entry‑level talent.

What you'll get in return:

• Local Government Pension Scheme – secure your future with a robust pension plan, 23.1% employer contribution
• Annual leave – enjoy 26 days plus bank holidays and the option to purchase up to 5 days extra plus your birthday off (they 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 employees can work from home and office, with a minimum of 2 days working in their offices per week.
• Wellbeing support, advice and guidance – emotional guidance can be accessed via their Employee Assistance Program through an online portal or over the telephone.
• Employee benefits platform – discounts at high street 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 their employees' lives.
• Career progression – opportunities for professional growth and development.

*A qualifying period will need to be completed to obtain these benefits.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer, they are committed to ensuring all recruitment processes are non‑discriminatory and that no potential or current employee is treated unfairly and they have also committed to be a Disability Confident employer.

Our client 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.