Finance Business Partner - Essex County Council Chelmsford

4Recruitment Services; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Business Partner for Adult Social Care in Chelmsford, offering hybrid working. The role involves providing strategic financial support and ensuring compliance within a public sector environment. Candidates must be fully qualified accountants with experience advising senior leadership. This opportunity provides flexible working options within a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Evidence of ongoing CPD.
• Proven experience across the full financial cycle, ideally in a public sector setting.
• Experience supporting Adult Social Care or similar services is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality financial advice to senior stakeholders.
• Manage financial performance with Service Directors.
• Lead preparation of robust business cases and financial reports.

Skills

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Financial modeling

Communication

Education

Fully qualified accountant (CCAB, CIMA, CIPFA, ACCA, ACA)

Job description

Job Title: Finance Business Partner Adult Social Care (ASC)
Location: Chelmsford, Essex (Hybrid Working)
Rate: Up to £550 per day (via Umbrella)
Contract: Full-time, 9-Month Temporary Contract
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 5 days per week
Start Date: ASAP

About the Role Our Client is seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to provide strategic financial support within Adult Social Care (ASC). This is a key interim opportunity to influence decision-making at a senior level, drive service efficiencies, and ensure robust financial management in a dynamic and complex public sector environment.
This role is ideal for a proactive finance professional who can interpret and analyse financial results, provide insightful advice to stakeholders, and support evidence-based decisions across the directorate. You ll work collaboratively with senior managers, Service Directors, and Members to influence strategy, improve value for money, and support transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, insightful financial advice and support to senior stakeholders across ASC.
• Partner with Service Directors to manage financial performance, pricing strategies, and investment planning.
• Lead the preparation and analysis of robust business cases, assessing costs, benefits, risks, and funding solutions.
• Produce timely and accurate financial modelling, forecasts, and performance reports.
• Contribute to strategic decision-making by interpreting complex data and presenting clear options.
• Promote value for money and cost-efficiency through benchmarking and trend analysis.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and accounting standards.
• Collaborate on cross-organisational projects, embedding commercial thinking and financial rigour.

What We re Looking For Essential:

• Fully qualified accountant (CCAB, CIMA, CIPFA, ACCA, ACA) with evidence of ongoing CPD.
• Proven experience across the full financial cycle, ideally within a public sector setting.
• Strong analytical and modelling skills, with a track record of advising senior leadership.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with awareness of the political and operational landscape.
• Ability to challenge constructively and contribute to strategic discussions.

Desirable:

• Experience supporting Adult Social Care or similar people-focused services.
• Evidence of process improvement and system development in finance functions.
• Demonstrated credibility and contribution within multi-disciplinary teams.

As one of the UK s largest and most ambitious local authorities, our client is committed to delivering better quality services at lower cost. You ll be part of a high-performing, forward-thinking organisation, contributing to meaningful public outcomes. With flexible working options and a collaborative culture, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact.

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.

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