Finance Business Partner - AR

Carrington Blake Recruitment; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional recruitment agency is looking for a Finance Business Partner to join Lincolnshire Police, ensuring effective budget management and providing strategic financial insights. This role involves preparing management reports, advising on corrective action plans, and conducting financial reviews. Candidates should have relevant accounting qualifications and experience in business partnering, ideally in the public sector. Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, alongside effective communication, are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Track record in business partnering or management accounting, ideally within the public sector.
• Experience advising non-financial managers.
• Proficient in financial regulations and public sector frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver business partnering approach to financial management.
• Prepare monthly management reports with budget holders.
• Advise on budget corrective action plans.

Skills

Business partnering

Advanced financial modeling

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Full AAT or part qualified CCAB (ACC, ICAEW, CIPFA) or CIMA

Qualified accountant CCAB (ACC, ICAEW, CIPFA) or CIMA

Job description

About the Role

Lincolnshire Police is seeking a proactive and skilled Finance Business Partner to provide expert financial support and strategic insight across the organisation. This is a key role that works closely with senior leadership teams, enabling effective budget management and contributing to the delivery of future policing services.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a business partnering approach to financial management, becoming an integral member of the relevant Senior Leadership Team.
• Prepare monthly management reports and collaborate with budget holders to produce accurate forecast outturns.
• Advise on corrective action plans for budget overspends and support their implementation.
• Conduct regular financial reviews of revenue budgets and capital projects.
• Lead on budget development and identify efficiency savings during the annual budget setting process.
• Provide training and guidance on financial regulations, procurement, and contract compliance.
• Evaluate financial implications of service developments, including affordability, funding sources, and value for money.
• Advise on commercial and taxation aspects, particularly for capital projects.
• Ensure timely month end close processes, including review of accruals and prepayments.
• Support the Finance Manager in developing financial reports and maintaining data integrity.
• Contribute to the production of statutory financial statements and liaise with auditors and the Joint Internal Audit Committee.

Qualifications

• Full AAT or part qualified CCAB (e.g. ACCA, ICAEW, CIPFA) or CIMA accountant.
• Qualified accountant CCAB (e.g. ACCA, ICAEW, CIPFA) or CIMA, with all practical experience completed and status confirmed.

About You

You're a skilled finance professional with a strong track record in business partnering or management accounting, ideally within the public sector. You're confident advising non-financial managers, both face to face and in writing, and thrive in collaborative, multidisciplinary environments.

You bring advanced financial modelling skills, a sharp analytical mindset, and the ability to produce clear, insightful reports. You're comfortable navigating financial systems, regulations, and public sector frameworks, with knowledge of IFRS, VAT, and evaluation techniques like DCF.

As a team player with excellent communication and presentation skills, you can translate complex financial information into meaningful guidance. You're proactive, flexible, and committed to continuous development‑always upholding the values and ethics of Lincolnshire Police.