Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner - Fixed Term 6 months

We are seeking a commercially minded and highly influential Interim Finance Business Partner to provide financial leadership and strategic support, initially for 6 months. This role will partner closely with senior stakeholders to deliver insightful analysis, robust financial planning, and constructive challenge at a time of change for Basingstoke and Deane. The successful candidate will be CCAB qualified with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable recommendations, while maintaining strong financial control and supporting the achievement of organisational objectives.

• Be a trusted advisor on finance matters for senior leaders within the organisation, improving financial awareness and giving accurate and credible advice on financial management and wider governance issues.
• Co-ordinate the annual financial planning and reporting for assigned directorates, providing information and advice to support option analysis, decision making and effective financial control.
• Support the development of business cases, providing constructive challenge and decision making support that adds value.

• CCAB Qualified, ideally with experience in local government.
• Experience supporting implementation and management of substantial contracts.
• Proven ability to build relationships and provide effective challenge to senior leadership and key stakeholders.

Covering an area of over 245 square miles in northern Hampshire and within a short distance to London Waterloo and the south coast, Basingstoke and Deane offers a real blend of rural and urban living. With a population of 185,200 people, Basingstoke is a fast paced, vibrant, and modern town with many successful businesses, surrounded by pretty villages and set in the stunning Hampshire countryside.

We are extremely lucky to be in a position that few other councils are in, as we continue to deliver our key front-line services and are going a step further by investing a significant amount of money each year to improve these services for our residents. Our 2024 resident satisfaction survey rate was an impressive 89% - a figure that has remained consistently high in recent years and well above the national 75% average.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Finance Business Partner to make an immediate contribution in an interim role supporting transformation projects and some of the council’s largest contracts. If you have a proven track record of delivering financial insight, building strong stakeholder relationships, and driving performance improvement, we encourage you to apply.

• Generous annual leave allowance plus bank holidays
• Local government pension scheme and Life Assurance
• Salary sacrifice schemes for bicycles and electric cars
• Access to discounts at nationwide retailers through our ‘BOOST’ perks discount site
• Funded healthcare cash plan including optical and dental cover
• Free flu vaccination vouchers
• Access to a free and confidential employee assistance program
• Support towards a variety of training, including professional qualifications, apprenticeships and wider technical and soft skill development courses

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of our community.

The council signs up to the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the ‘Two Ticks’ scheme). If you have declared a disability on the application form we can guarantee you an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the job.

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council is undertaking Local Government Reorganisation, transitioning from a two-tier structure to new unitary councils from April 2028. If you are employed by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council as of 1 April 2028, your role will transfer to one of the new organisations on your existing terms and conditions. This change is part of a wider move to support local devolution and strengthen powers within our communities.

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