Finance Associate Business Partner

Finance Associate Business Partner, London Borough of Havering X 4

Romford | Contract: Permanent | Grade: G8 | Salary: £50,676 to £54,927pa

About the Role

Reporting to the Finance Business Partnering Manager financial support and advice to Council services. Your focus will be on ensuring effective resource management, accountability, control and compliance with statutory obligations and corporate standards.

You will interpret and interrogate financial data, align it with operational information and explain what the results mean for services. Working closely with budget holders and senior managers, you will support revenue and capital budget management, develop mitigation plans and maintain a strong control framework.

The role also contributes to budget preparation, project boards, year-end accounts, grant claims and bids, business cases and continuous improvement. You will build financial capability by training and supporting budget holders and may provide matrix management or supervision for graduate trainees.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a confident and collaborative finance professional who can turn complex data into clear advice and support sound operational decisions. You will bring:

• Part-qualified CCAB accountant status, or AAT qualification with significant relevant experience

• An active commitment to personal and professional development, including meeting continuing professional development requirements

• Extensive accountancy experience, ideally in the public sector, local government or another large and complex organisation

• Experience of providing financial management support and working constructively with budget holders

• A proven record of delivering reliable and accurate financial information and contributing significantly to corporate budget processes and final accounts