Staffordshire County Council, Are you an AAT‑qualified member or equivalent, with experience of working in a Local Government Finance Team? If so, you are encouraged to consider the role of Finance Business Partner – a key role within our friendly and supportive Finance Business Partnering Team.
You will have the opportunity to learn, develop and progress to suit your ambitions.
Working closely with external partners and a wide range of colleagues across the County Council, you will be part of a team that will set and analyse budgets, communicate with service leads, project managers and support staff, and help us deliver essential services and projects that are good value for money for the people of Staffordshire.
You will have an office base in Stafford, and we currently operate hybrid working to allow flexibility for you to work from home where service requirements permit.
Main Responsibilities
* Assist with budget monitoring and quarterly forecasting, annual budget setting and closure of the accounts.
* Meet with service managers and work closely with them on a regular basis.
* Assist with the monitoring of grants and submission of claims as required.
* Work closely with Corporate Finance colleagues to assist with completion of government returns.
* Contribute to the effectiveness of the overall aims and objectives of the Business Partnering Team.
The Ideal Candidate
* Is an AAT‑qualified member or equivalent, with relevant experience in a Local Government finance role.
* Skilled in supporting decision making, able to produce accurate reports and can communicate clearly to people at all levels within the organisation.
* Has a good understanding of funding and regulation in the Local Government sector.
* Can demonstrate sound knowledge in the use of IT systems and Microsoft Office packages especially Excel.
* Is an excellent team player who is enthusiastic and can demonstrate an ability to work as part of a team or on their own initiative effectively, including work planning and prioritising activities.
For more information about the role please contact Mark Rowe (mark.rowe@staffordshire.gov.uk) or Helen Wilson (helen.wilson@staffordshire.gov.uk).
Short listing: 1st May 2026.
Interviews: Wednesday 6th / Thursday 7th May 2026
Our recruitment process involves anonymising applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.
As a member of staff you will have access to our rewards and benefits, in addition to your salary.
Staffordshire County Council is an equal‑opportunity organisation and Disability‑Confident employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities. As part of our commitment we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
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