Vacancy Details

Finance Business Partner – (Corporate Finance Service) 

 (Starting salary dependent upon skills and qualifications, progression subject to satisfactory performance) 

Brentwood Borough Council and Rochford District Council strive to provide high quality, efficient and value for money services and seeks continuous improvement in service delivery to meet the needs of the community. They are aiming to get the best outcome and achieve a good balance for residents, business and the economy in a way that celebrates Brentwood’s unique history and quality of life. To help achieve this they are recruiting for a Finance Business Partner in their Corporate Finance Department. 

The role will report to Finance Manager.  Key responsibilities will include: 

• Working closely with Service departments within the Council to ensure effective Monthly Budget Monitoring is carried out. Providing budget challenge and escalation as appropriate. 

• Provide financial support to the key transformation projects the Council is undertaking.  

• Contribute towards the compilation, monitoring and reporting of the Council’s Medium Term Financial Plan and Annual Budget. Assist with the setting of fees and charges.  

• Contribute to the closure of the Council’s accounts and preparation of the Statement of Accounts. 

• Complete Key Reconciliations and clearance of suspense accounts and ensuring the Council meets all statutory and external reporting requirements. 

The successful candidate must have the ability to work effectively under pressure, to deliver positive outcomes. This role will suit an individual who has experience of working in a Local Government environment, including substantial knowledge and understanding of budgeting and budgetary control. Experience in utilisation of financial management systems is desirable as is experience of MS Office suite products. 

For an informal discussion please contact Katharine Anastasiadis on 01277 312 500. 

Brentwood and Rochford Councils are committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  People with disabilities will be offered an interview where they meet the Essential Criteria on the Person Specification.