Finance Business Partner

Job Description:

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.