Finance Business Partner – NLEP

Role Overview

• Provide expert financial support, challenge, and insight to help drive sound decision-making
• Offer high-quality financial advice to support effective decision-making
• Responsible for providing accurate financial analysis, forecasting and reporting
• Support budget setting, budget monitoring and year-end processes
• Identify financial risks and opportunities,
• Recommend practical actions to manage pressures and deliver value for money
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, policies and best practice
• Contribute to continuous improvement in financial management processes
• Support projects and service initiatives with robust financial input
• Build strong working relationships with service leads and budget holders

Requirements

• AAT qualified, currently studying towards a CCAB or equivalent professional qualification, or part-qualified CCAB (or equivalent)
• Ability to interpret and analyse financial data effectively
• Previous experience of understanding and interpreting complex legislative and regulatory frameworks, particularly those applicable to local government
• Confident working within these environments
• Strong analytical skills and proven experience in budget monitoring
• Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data
• Producing high-quality financial reporting
• Providing effective financial support to projects and service areas

Benefits

• 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 31 days after 5 years
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working opportunities
• Interest free loans
• Access to our incredible staff networks
• Career development and training
• Wellbeing support and activities