Finance Business Partner

Looking for a role where you can genuinely influence decision-making, shape financial strategy, and lead a team that's trusted by senior leaders? As a Finance Business Partner, you'll be the go-to expert for financial insight, business modelling, and strategic support- helping to drive real change and make a tangible impact. This is your chance to work closely with senior stakeholders, provide challenge and assurance, and ensure financial management is more than just numbers on a spreadsheet. If you want to be at the heart of financial performance, supporting change initiatives and leading a high-performing team, this is the opportunity to step up and make your mark.Reporting to the Senior Finance Business Partner, you will be responsible for:

• Acting as a key member of the leadership team for a defined business area, representing finance and building strong relationships with stakeholders
• Providing strategic and financial decision support to budget holders, including business modelling, risk analysis, and management information
• Supporting the development and delivery of medium-term financial plans and financial governance
• Leading, motivating, and developing a team of Financial Analysts to deliver high-quality support
• Driving strong financial control, advocating financial priorities, and ensuring effective resource planning
• Preparing and analysing management information, business cases, and departmental performance
• Supporting challenging budget reduction programmes and capacity-building initiatives
• Ensuring compliance with financial policies, HR practices, and continuous improvement standards

What you will need:

• Full professional accountancy qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA)
• Previous experience in a similar role such as Finance Business Partner, Commercial Finance Manager, Senior Management Accountant, or Financial Controller
• Proven track record of team management, including performance review and recruitment
• Experience of providing financial advice and support to senior managers, with the confidence to challenge and influence decision-making
• Strong understanding of budget setting, monitoring, and financial policy within a local authority or comparable environment
• Excellent IT literacy, including MS Office and digital platforms
• Ability to build trust, drive improvement, and communicate complex financial information clearly

What you will get:

• The chance to lead and develop a respected finance team, making a real difference to business outcomes
• Exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to shape financial strategy
• A supportive environment that values innovation, improvement, and professional growth

If you would like to find out more about this role, please apply with your CV or LinkedIn PDF. We look forward to hearing from you! We take your application seriously and WE RESPOND TO EVERY APPLICATION because getting a job is hard enough. The Niche Partnership is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. The Niche Partnership complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn't discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that The Niche Partnership may contact you in connection with your application in relation to The Niche Partnership providing you with work-finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website.