Finance Business Partner in Huntingdon

Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) is passionate about providing high-quality services to our communities, residents and businesses. This means we must employ and retain the most talented and dedicated people.

Situated within the heart of the Cambridge-Peterborough Growth Area, Huntingdonshire is a beautiful district that boasts thriving market towns and many attractive villages, each with its own identity. We are an innovative and forward-thinking local authority whose residents are at the heart of our decision-making.

At HDC we want to employ staff who embody our icare values (Inspiring, Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Enterprising), all of which support our ultimate purpose of putting our customers first.

Job details

Are you an experienced Finance Business Partner, who has a good eye for detail? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment? If so we have the perfect role for you!

About the role

An opportunity has arisen to join our Finance team to support the strategic vision of the council.

The role of the Finance Business Partner is to promote, support and develop the provision of financial data and analysis to the council, so that it is able to complete and prepare accurate records of its income, expenditure, assets and liabilities in accordance with accounting standards and its Code of Finance. They play a vital role in the development of financial strategies across the council’s services and are relied upon for their guidance and challenge.

The Finance Business Partner will work with colleagues to provide high-quality financial support to directors, heads of services and budget managers helping them develop the knowledge and insight to effectively manage their budgets. This is a key role and requires good communication and technical skills to ensure that the finance services provided are professional and customer focused.

About you

An excellent communicator with strong organisational skills, you have an accountancy qualification and will be experienced in using Office 365 and financial management systems. Self-motivated and proactive, you will have previous finance business partnering experience and be able to manage your own workload with minimal supervision to meet tight deadlines.

Knowledge of local government finance would be useful but not essential. You'll be known for your reliability, attention to detail and organisation, alongside a collaborative and proactive approach.

An offer of employment is conditional upon having the right to work in the UK. HDC does not hold a Sponsorship Licence and is unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) or take over sponsorship for any role.

For many of our roles, our hybrid work model enables employees to work remotely while allowing for in-office collaboration opportunities across the district, with an expectation of being in the office at least two days a week. However, please note that some positions may require a more consistent presence in the office due to the nature of the work.

Working for the council

As an employer who values diversity of thought, we seek to employ candidates from a range of backgrounds in order to make our organisation more innovative. We are seeking candidates who are looking for their next career opportunity and are supportive employers, enabling our staff to work in an environment that produces high standards of work in an employee-led environment.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our recruitment and along with our values we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment, where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community and we offer a range of benefits, including flexitime, to encourage a work-life balance.