One of my local government clients is seeking a skilled and motivated Finance Business Partner to join their Finance & Performance Team. This is a key role supporting the delivery of the Council’s Corporate Strategy by enhancing financial performance, improving processes, and building financial capacity across departments. Key Responsibilities: * Provide finance business partnering support across council services * Build strong working relationships with budget managers and service teams * Support transformation initiatives and improve financial self-service * Contribute to the annual budget setting and medium-term financial planning * Produce and present financial and performance reports to senior leadership * Support the preparation of statutory financial statements and returns * Maintain and improve financial systems, asset registers, and performance frameworks * Provide training to non-finance staff on budgeting and reporting processes Requirements: For Grade E: * AAT qualification (or equivalent) * Strong finance system and Excel skills * Experience in financial reporting and budget management * Ability to explain financial concepts to non-finance staff * Experience supporting organisations through change For Grade F: * CCAB qualification or equivalent * Extensive experience in finance business partnering * In-depth knowledge of CIPFA Accounting Code and local authority finance * Proven ability to manage relationships and influence stakeholders * Strong presentation and training delivery skills Working Arrangements: * Minimum 2 days per week in the Rugby office If interested in this role please send your CV to Lee-Jaun at Coyle Personnel Ltd