Finance Business Partner
| Posting date: | 02 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £41,771.00 to £45,091.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 February 2026 |
| Location: | S40 1LP |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Chesterfield Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | CBC26004 |
Summary
Reference: CBC26004
Salary details: £41,771 - £45,091 per year
Job term: Permanent
Appointment type: Full time (Hybrid)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Town Hall
Department: Finance
The role of Finance Business Partner at Chesterfield Borough Council offers an exciting opportunity to join a forward‑thinking finance team and make a meaningful contribution to the council’s financial strategy and performance.
In this role, you will provide high‑quality financial advice, analysis and guidance to senior managers, working collaboratively with stakeholders to support informed decision‑making, effective budget management and value for money.
You will lead on budget setting, monitoring and forecasting activities, ensuring strong financial control and long‑term sustainability.
You will also contribute to the development of financial models and business cases that support the council’s strategic priorities.
About you
We believe that great service starts with great people. We’re committed to recruiting and developing passionate, enthusiastic and talented individuals who bring real value to our organisation.
You will be a fully or part‑qualified accountant (CCAB or AAT) with proven experience of working in a finance environment, ideally within the public sector. You will have strong communication skills and the ability to translate complex financial information into clear, concise insights tailored to different audiences.
You will be proactive and highly organised, able to balance competing priorities while maintaining excellent attention to detail. With sound technical knowledge of accounting policies, processes and systems, you will be a team player who is self‑motivated, innovative and able to make a positive contribution to the council’s success.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join us and help make a real difference to local services valued by the people of Chesterfield.
What we offer
As an employee of Chesterfield Borough Council, you will have access to a wide range of benefits including hybrid working, competitive leave entitlement, the Local Government Pension Scheme, staff discount schemes and flexible benefits.
If you would like an accessible version of a job description then please contact the Human Resources team.
Candidates must possess the necessary right to work authorisation to enable them to work for Chesterfield Borough Council. Regrettably, we are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this juncture.
How to apply
Interested candidates should initially apply with their CV and a covering letter stating the job title, and clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role. Please send it to hrjobs@chesterfield.gov.uk no later than the closing date shown below.
Closing date: 15 February 2026
Provisional interview date: 24 or 26 February 2026
Salary details: £41,771 - £45,091 per year
Job term: Permanent
Appointment type: Full time (Hybrid)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Town Hall
Department: Finance
The role of Finance Business Partner at Chesterfield Borough Council offers an exciting opportunity to join a forward‑thinking finance team and make a meaningful contribution to the council’s financial strategy and performance.
In this role, you will provide high‑quality financial advice, analysis and guidance to senior managers, working collaboratively with stakeholders to support informed decision‑making, effective budget management and value for money.
You will lead on budget setting, monitoring and forecasting activities, ensuring strong financial control and long‑term sustainability.
You will also contribute to the development of financial models and business cases that support the council’s strategic priorities.
About you
We believe that great service starts with great people. We’re committed to recruiting and developing passionate, enthusiastic and talented individuals who bring real value to our organisation.
You will be a fully or part‑qualified accountant (CCAB or AAT) with proven experience of working in a finance environment, ideally within the public sector. You will have strong communication skills and the ability to translate complex financial information into clear, concise insights tailored to different audiences.
You will be proactive and highly organised, able to balance competing priorities while maintaining excellent attention to detail. With sound technical knowledge of accounting policies, processes and systems, you will be a team player who is self‑motivated, innovative and able to make a positive contribution to the council’s success.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join us and help make a real difference to local services valued by the people of Chesterfield.
What we offer
As an employee of Chesterfield Borough Council, you will have access to a wide range of benefits including hybrid working, competitive leave entitlement, the Local Government Pension Scheme, staff discount schemes and flexible benefits.
If you would like an accessible version of a job description then please contact the Human Resources team.
Candidates must possess the necessary right to work authorisation to enable them to work for Chesterfield Borough Council. Regrettably, we are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this juncture.
How to apply
Interested candidates should initially apply with their CV and a covering letter stating the job title, and clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role. Please send it to hrjobs@chesterfield.gov.uk no later than the closing date shown below.
Closing date: 15 February 2026
Provisional interview date: 24 or 26 February 2026
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