Finance Business Partner
As a Finance Business Partner, you will provide expert advice on areas including the Housing Revenue Account, treasury management, capital accounting, VAT, and budget preparation. You will play a key role in producing clear financial information, supporting service planning, and contributing to the development and delivery of the Medium-Term Financial Strategy. This role offers a career-graded pathway, allowing you to grow your responsibilities and impact as your experience and professional development progress.
What we’re looking for:
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AAT qualified, part‑qualified CCAB accountant, or working towards a recognised professional accounting qualification, or equivalent relevant finance experience.
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Experience in financial reporting, budget monitoring, or financial analysis, with the ability to translate complex financial information for non-finance colleagues.
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Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
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A positive, solution-focused approach with a willingness to learn, challenge constructively, and contribute to continuous improvement.
Desirable experience:
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Previous business partnering or advisory finance role, ideally in a local authority or public sector setting.
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Knowledge of public sector financial management, governance, and reporting systems.
At Melton Borough Council, we care, innovate, and achieve. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work, ensuring our services and employment practices are accessible and fair.
If you are ready to make a tangible impact and develop your career in a supportive and dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you
Required Skills:
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finance
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Budgeting
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AAT
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part-qualified cima/acca
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Business Partnering
Why join us ?
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We offer flexible and hybrid working, built on trust. Our standard week is 37 hours, and we simply ask that service needs are met.
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Balance matters. We encourage you to switch off and recharge, with up to 30 days’ annual leave, bank holidays, and three extra days at Christmas. You can also buy additional leave if you choose.
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We Care is one of our core values. As a Healthy Workplace, we support your wellbeing through a range of activities and a confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
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We help you plan for the future with the excellent Local Government Pension Scheme, financial planning workshops, career development opportunities.
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And because family comes first, we have a strong set of family‑friendly policies.
We look forward to hearing from you if you are looking for the chance to work for a forward thinking Council and make a real difference to the people of Melton and surrounding area.
More information:
You can find out more about this role by viewing the full job description and person specification below.
Melton Borough Council is committed to offering a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that meet the essential criteria for a job profile and who:
• Declare themselves to have a disability covered by the definition outlined within the
Equality Act 2010
• Are considered to be a care leaver
• Are a veteran or reservist
To find out more and to see if you may qualify, please read our guaranteed interview scheme document, (opens in a new tab).
If you would like an informal chat, please do not hesitate to get in touch with:
Naomi Clark - Assistant Director for Resources
Email: nclark@melton.gov.uk
Telephone number: 01664 502311
*Closing Date: 09:00am, Monday 18 May 2026
Interviews: Thursday 28 & Friday 29 May 2026
*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early when we receive sufficient and suitable applications. Therefore, please ensure that you submit your application as soon as possible so that you can be considered for this role.