Finance Business Partner

This role plays a key part in supporting services to manage their budgets effectively and make informed financial decisions. You will work closely with your designated service areas, providing financial advice and guidance, supporting annual budget setting and inyear budget monitoring, and contributing to monthend and yearend financial processes, including the production of the Statement of Accounts. You will help managers to understand their team's financial position, and champion sound financial management and value for money across the organisation.

You must have a sound understanding of general accounting principles, and the ability to interpret financial information and provide clear, practical financial advice. We are looking for someone who is AAT qualified (or equivalent) with demonstrable experience of working in a finance environment. This job is open to candidates with transferable finance experience, and previous local government experience is not an essential requirement.

• 36.25 hrs per week with an annual salary of £37,280 - £40,777 (2026 pay award pending)

• Agile working scheme with a combination of home and office working

• 34 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 38 days after 5 years (full time equivalent)

• Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme with at least 22% employer's contribution

• Employee benefits programme' including payback on medical, dental and optical expenses

• Continued training and development opportunities

Interested...? Take a look at the job pack online or please feel free to get in touch with Georgie Gwillim (Team Manager) at [email protected] or on 01530 454321, who will be happy to discuss this important and exciting role.

You can apply for any of our posts online at https://www.nwleics.gov.uk/pages/jobs_and_careers

Applications must be made using the on-line application process.

Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job will be guaranteed an interview.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

This is an exciting time of change at NWLDC as we progress devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR). To learn more about what this means, visit: Devolution - North West Leicestershire District Council and email [email protected] if you have any questions.

Closing Date: Sunday 21 June 2026