Overview
We are looking for a proactive and commercially minded Finance Business Partner to join our team, where you will play a key role in driving financial strategy and business improvement across the Councils.
Your role will incorporate the full breadth and depths of responsibilities associated with providing a comprehensive Business Partnering service to the organisation. These will include providing accurate monthly management accounts working with budget managers to produce forecasts and variance analysis, supporting Assistant Directors and Service Managers with financial expertise, modelling and insightful analysis and leading on budget preparation for service areas and assisting with financial business cases for projects.
You will act as Finance Lead on programme boards, ensuring robust, commercially focused decision-making, identify savings efficiencies and income generation opportunities, contribute to year-end accounts, audits and statutory reporting requirements, and mentor other staff to support their professional development.
Responsibilities
* Provide accurate monthly management accounts with budget managers to produce forecasts and variance analysis.
* Support Assistant Directors and Service Managers with financial expertise, modelling and insightful analysis.
* Lead on budget preparation for service areas and assist with financial business cases for projects.
* Act as Finance Lead on programme boards, ensuring robust, commercially focused decision-making.
* Identify savings efficiencies and income generation opportunities.
* Contribute to year-end accounts, audits and statutory reporting requirements.
* Mentor other staff to support their professional development.
About You
* You will either be a part-qualified accountant (CCAB or CIMA) or hold a full AAT qualification (or equivalent experience in finance).
* Strong management accounting and financial planning skills with the ability to analyse complex information and present it clearly to non-financial colleagues.
* A collaborative approach with confidence to challenge and influence at senior levels.
* Demonstrable experience in supporting services in a commercial, fast-changing environment.
Dates
Closing Date: Monday 29th September 2025
Interview Date: w/c 10th October 2025
Why Join Us?
We offer flexible working hours for most office-based roles, allowing for a healthy work-life balance. As part of our team, you will enjoy a range of employee benefits, including free onsite parking, employee discounts, a competitive holiday allowance, wellbeing initiatives, and the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.
You will be joining a progressive and supportive organisation that is committed to making a positive impact on the communities we serve.
Closing Note
The Councils reserve the right to close any and all vacancies at any time if there is judged to be a sufficient number of applications received.
South Norfolk and Broadland Councils are committed to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and all applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate checks for the position, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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