About the Role
We’re looking for a highly skilled and proactive Finance Business Partner to join our team and play a key role in shaping financial strategy and supporting high-quality decision-making across the organisation.
This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong finance professional who thrives on building relationships, influencing stakeholders, and turning complex financial data into meaningful insight. You’ll work closely with senior leaders, acting as a trusted advisor to ensure financial sustainability, value for money, and alignment with organisational priorities.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Building strong, credible relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders, providing both support and constructive challenge
- Leading financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance monitoring for designated service areas
- Producing clear, insightful financial reports and analysis to support strategic decision-making
- Managing competing priorities and meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance financial systems, reporting, and governance
- Taking ownership of your portfolio, using initiative to proactively identify risks and opportunities
- Supporting business cases, funding bids, and financial modelling to drive organisational outcomes
- Promoting strong financial governance and building financial capability across teams through training and guidance
- Collaborating across the Finance Directorate as a committed team player
What We’re Looking For
- Substantial experience delivering high-quality financial advice in a large, complex organisation
- Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance management
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels
- Proven ability to prioritise workload, manage deadlines, and adapt to changing demands
- Experience improving processes, with a focus on efficiency, accuracy, and value for money
- A proactive mindset, with the confidence to take ownership and use initiative
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data
- Experience of supporting large-scale capital projects and programmes
- Full CCAB qualification or equivalent and evidence of continuing professional development
Our Values
We are a values-driven organisation, and we’re looking for someone who embodies:
- Working together: A collaborative team player who builds strong partnerships
- Making an impact: Someone who turns ideas into action and drives improvement
- Lifting our region: A commitment to delivering positive outcomes for communities
- Being human: An authentic and inclusive approach to working with others
Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a forward-thinking organisation committed to making a lasting difference across the East Midlands. We offer a supportive environment where your expertise will shape decisions, improve processes, and deliver real impact.
Closing Date: 16/04/2026
Projected Interview Date: w/c 27/04/2026
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