Finance Business Partner - Adult Social Care

Essex County Council; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex County Council is seeking a Finance Business Partner for Adult Social Care. This role involves delivering financial advice, supporting management, and driving efficiency initiatives within the council. The ideal candidate will have a CCAB/CIMA qualification and experience in financial management, particularly in the public sector. This full-time position offers flexible working and a salary range of £48,219 to £56,729 per annum.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Career development opportunities

Support for unpaid carers

Qualifications

• Full CCAB / CIMA qualification with ongoing professional development.
• Experience in financial management and frameworks, preferably in the public sector.
• Excellent communication skills to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality financial advice within a service area.
• Support Service Directors in financial performance management.
• Prepare robust business cases quantifying costs and benefits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder influence

Financial systems improvement

Education

CCAB / CIMA qualification

Job description

Finance Business Partner - Adult Social Care

Finance Business Partner - Adult Social Care

Fixed Term, 9 months

Full Time, 37 hours per week

£48,219 to £56,729 per annum

Location: Chelmsford

Working Style: Anywhere worker

Closing Date: 1st June 2025 (23:59)

This role is responsible for delivering high-quality financial advice within a service area, providing comprehensive support and innovative advice to all levels of management and Members across the finance functions. Proficient analytical skills are essential to interpret financial results and influence decision-making by evidencing the impact on costs and risks.

An experienced financial expert, building strong relationships with internal and external partners, will maximize opportunities to influence stakeholders and contribute to management forums. The role involves supporting efficiency and cost reduction initiatives across the Council to achieve strategic objectives.

Accountabilities

1. Support the business by understanding financial assets, liabilities, and priorities, presenting options to senior managers to drive change and efficiency.
2. Partner and support Service Directors and stakeholders in financial performance management, pricing, investment analysis, and business planning.
3. Provide high-quality, timely management information using insightful analysis and financial modelling to support business development.
4. Support cross-organizational projects, ensuring commercial and value considerations are included to facilitate transparent decision-making.
5. Collaborate with Senior Finance Business Partners and Management Accountants to develop and review financial policies and plans aligned with strategic objectives.
6. Ensure delivery of value-for-money services by analyzing financial trends and driving efficiencies.
7. Prepare robust business cases by quantifying costs, benefits, risks, and funding solutions, taking financial implications into account.
8. Ensure compliance with financial regulations, professional standards, and legislative changes affecting services.

The Experience You Will Bring

Essential:

• Full CCAB / CIMA qualification with ongoing professional development.
• Experience in financial management and frameworks, preferably in the public sector, covering a full financial cycle.
• Excellent communication skills to influence stakeholders and awareness of the political environment.
• Proven ability to improve financial systems and processes with a focus on performance.

Desirable:

• Experience in providing financial advice for decision-making.
• Ability to establish credibility and work effectively with management teams and networks.
• Experience supporting multi-disciplinary teams to achieve service outcomes.

Why Essex?

Essex offers a dynamic public service environment covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents. Committed to transformational change, Essex is recognized for productivity and innovation, with flexible working options and career development opportunities.

In February 2025, Essex was accepted onto the Government's devolution priority programme, working towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority by May 2026. Further details are available on our careers site.

Essex County Council is a Disability Confident Leader, committed to inclusive hiring practices and offering reasonable adjustments. We also prioritize supporting veterans and care leavers.

Benefits include support for unpaid carers, flexible working, and a commitment to integrity and ethical standards, including adherence to the Nolan principles.

Employment may require a DBS check, with registration to the DBS update service at your expense. Essex is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

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