Finance Business Partner
| Posting date: | 02 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £47,181 to £52,413 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 April 2026 |
| Location: | Chesterfield, Derbyshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | East Midlands Combined County Authority |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | EMCCA-014 |
Summary
Finance Business Partner
Salary: £47,181 - £52,413
Directorate: Resources
Grade: F17
Reports to: Head of Financial Services
Location: East Midlands (hybrid working)
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.
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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
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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
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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
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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: 15/04/2026
Projected Interview Date: w/c 27/04/2026
Salary: £47,181 - £52,413
Directorate: Resources
Grade: F17
Reports to: Head of Financial Services
Location: East Midlands (hybrid working)
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: 15/04/2026
Projected Interview Date: w/c 27/04/2026
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