• The Finance Business Partner will support the Head of Finance in delivering high-quality financial direction, support, and strategic advice across the Council’s Place services, including environmental and regulatory areas.

• The postholder will act as a key link between finance and service directorates, helping senior managers to understand their financial positions, develop budgets, and deliver savings targets.

• The role requires a strong understanding of local government finance, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively to influence decision-making.

• Provide robust financial advice and guidance to service directorates to support effective decision-making.

• Support the development and delivery of annual budgets, the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS), and year-end processes.

• Work closely with senior managers to monitor budgets, manage financial risks, and identify cost efficiencies.

• Translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders.

• Support and mentor junior team members, promoting professional growth and development.

• Ensure compliance with Financial Regulations, Standing Orders, and statutory accounting requirements.

• Contribute to financial improvement projects, transformation initiatives, and cross-cutting programmes.

• Lead or support financial elements of change projects, capital programmes, and service reviews.

• Proven experience in local government or large public sector organisations.

• Strong knowledge of local authority financial frameworks, statutory reporting, and budget management.

• Excellent analytical, technical, and financial modelling skills.

• Proficient in Oracle Fusion and Microsoft Excel / Office Suite.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

• Experience of supporting transformational change and delivering cost-efficiency projects.

• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop junior finance staff.

• Skilled in presenting complex financial information clearly to non-financial audiences.

• Fully or part-qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA, ACA) with post-qualification experience.

• Hours: 36 per week (09:00 – 17:00).

• Location: Hybrid – 1 to 2 days per week in the London Borough of Hillingdon office.