Finance Business Support Team Leader

West Lindsey District Council; Gainsborough CP; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Gainsborough is seeking a Finance Business Partner to develop leadership in finance functions. Responsibilities include managing a team, budget monitoring, and contributing to financial planning. Ideal candidates should have strong budget compliance experience and excellent communication skills. Flexibility options include part-time work and potential remote arrangements.

Benefits

29 days annual leave, rising to 34 after 5 years

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi time

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a team and developing financial insights.
• Strong understanding of budget monitoring and financial compliance.
• Excellent communication skills for collaborating with teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop as a leader responsible for the Business Support Finance functions.
• Manage a small team of Finance Business Partners.
• Lead on budget monitoring and financial planning.

Job description

Overview

Band 13 - £51,356 to £54,495 per annum

Full time 37hrs per week (part time would also be considered)

Based at the Guildhall, Gainsborough (with provision to work from home)

Flexi time and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.

29 days annual leave, rising to 34 after 5 years’ service (excl Bank Hols).

West Lindsey District Council is an organisation striving to provide employees with a positive employment experience which includes strong and supportive leadership, regular employee reviews, open communication and a commitment to employee professional development.

Responsibilities

• This exciting role provides an opportunity to develop as a leader responsible for the Business Support Finance functions.
• Manage a small team of Finance Business Partners.
• Lead on budget monitoring, the annual review of fees and charges and budget setting.
• Contribute to the production of the Council’s five-year Medium Term Financial Plan.
• Assist in the production of the annual Statement of Accounts ensuring compliance with the recommended practice and accounting policies.
• Work with the recently implemented OneFinance system to develop and enhance financial insight across the council.
• Collaborate with the Corporate Finance Team Leader in developing financial insight.

Qualifications

• To apply: for application documentation, job description and person specification, please click the Apply button at the bottom of the page.
• Please note we do not accept CVs as a form of application.
• Applicants will be subject to a Basic DBS check.
• All recruitment correspondence, including interview invites will be sent out via email.
• If you would like to discuss the role, contact Sue Leversedge (Financial Services Manager) on 01427 676541.
• Closing date: Sunday 5th October 2025
• Interview date: TBC

Benefits and Additional Information

• The Council has a commitment to equal opportunities and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.
• We operate a no smoking policy.