Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner

Hybrid | Occasional travel to Suffolk

Temporary/ Temporary to permanent | 2 months to cover perm recruitment

Salary: Competitive

We're working with a valued local authority client to recruit an experienced Finance Business Partner- a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional to step into a strategic, hands-on role that directly supports the delivery of vital public services.

This position sits within a Finance Planning Team that leads on budget setting, monitoring, and financial guidance for key service areas. It’s a collaborative and advisory role where you’ll work closely with Service Managers and Senior Leaders, helping ensure their services are financially sound, well-planned, and aligned with long-term objectives.

• Lead on budget setting, forecasting, monitoring, and financial outturns

• Provide strategic financial advice and support to senior stakeholders

• Monitor staffing costs and identify opportunities for cost management

• Meet regularly with allocated service areas (minimum once per month)

• Contribute to the Council’s Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS)

• Work closely with finance colleagues - no line management required

• Occasional travel to Felixstowe and other offices as needed

• Strong background in financial planning and reporting

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Able to explain complex financial data to non-finance stakeholders

• Ideally public sector experience, but not essential

• Qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience

• Work in a forward-thinking finance team with a real impact on local services

• Enjoy flexible hybrid working and a healthy work/life balance

• Gain exposure to strategic financial planning and senior stakeholder engagement

• Be part of an organisation that values professional development and collaboration

If you're a finance professional looking to make a difference in a meaningful and varied role, we’d love to hear from you.