Finance Business Partner (HRA)

North West Leicestershire District Council; Coalville; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Coalville is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join their Financial Planning Team. This role involves supporting the Housing Service with annual budget processes and providing financial advice. Candidates must have a background in financial planning and knowledge of Housing Revenue Accounts, along with experience in budget preparation and statutory accounting. This position offers agile working, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous holiday allowance and a robust pension scheme.

Benefits

Agile working scheme

34 days holiday increasing to 38 days after 5 years

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee benefits programme

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have experience in a financial planning environment.
• Knowledge of Housing Revenue Accounts is essential.
• Effective budget preparation and monitoring skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Housing Service with budget setting and monitoring.
• Provide ad-hoc financial advice and undertake project work.
• Contribute to the overall HRA financial strategy.

Skills

Financial planning experience

Budget preparation

Statutory accounting knowledge

Report writing

Job description

Finance Business Partner (HRA)

External

An opportunity to join the Council’s Financial Planning Team as Housing Revenue Accounts Finance Business Partner during an exciting time as we further develop and improve our financial management and processes following the implementation of Unit 4 ERPx.

You will support the Council’s Housing Service with the annual budget setting and monitoring processes, along with providing ad-hoc financial advice, undertaking project work and year end closure activities. You will also help by contributing to the overall HRA financial strategy, playing an integral role in contributing to continuous improvement and increased efficiency in the delivery of the Housing Service. You must have previous experience of working in a financial planning environment, with some knowledge of Housing Revenue Accounts. You will also need experience of effective budget preparation and monitoring, understanding of statutory accounting and reporting requirements, general accounting principles and report writing.

Interested? Take a look at the job pack online or please feel free to get in touch with Georgie Gwillim at [e-mail] or 01530 454321, who will be happy to discuss this important and exciting role.

• 36.25 hrs per week with an annual salary of £37,820 - £40,777
• Agile working scheme with a combination of home and office working
• 34 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 38 days after 5 years
• Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme with at least 22% employer’s contribution
• Employee benefits programme including payback on medical, dental and optical expenses
• Continued training and development opportunities

You can apply for any of our posts online at https://www.nwleics.gov.uk/pages/jobs_and_careers

Applications must be made using the on-line application process. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job will be guaranteed an interview. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

This is an exciting time of change at NWLDC as we progress devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR). To learn more about what this means, visit Devolution - North West Leicestershire District Council and email [e-mail] if you have any questions.

Closing Date: Sunday 1 February 2026