Finance Business Partner

About Us:

Braintree is an ambitious and dynamic Council and is becoming one of the fastest growing Districts in the East of England with three growing towns, London just 45 minutes away and the district located directly between the international transport centres of Stansted Airport and Harwich and Felixstowe International Ports. We have a deserved track record for delivering and a strong reputation within the business community.

Braintree District Council is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on our creative and innovative approach, which is led by our employees, and are committed to having an engaged workforce who understand our strategy and how they can help deliver it. Our people see the difference they make and how the work they do actively contributes to and encourages positive change in the local community.

You will join our Financial Services Team, working collaboratively to deliver high-quality financial expertise and support across the council. Day to day, you will provide financial analysis to support decision-making and council initiatives, prepare revenue budgets, manage account closures, monitor and control finances, produce forecasts, and contribute to financial planning. You will work closely with senior management and service delivery managers, adding value through challenge and professional financial advice.

• Prepare revenue budgets and manage account closures
• Provide financial monitoring, control, forecasting and planning support
• Deliver financial analysis to inform decision-making and council initiatives
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior management and service delivery managers
• Challenge and advise on financial matters with confidence and credibility

• Fully CCAB qualified, or part qualified, or AAT qualified with extensive relevant experience
• Proven experience working in local government or public sector organisations
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and confidence with senior managers
• Excellent IT skills including experience with financial systems
• Ability to manage deadlines, conflicting demands and changing priorities

• Flexible working
• Local government pension scheme
• Learning and development for all employees
• Employee discounts at local businesses
• Employee recognition schemes
• Extensive health and wellbeing programmes, including discounted gym membership

Location: Braintree, Essex, CM7 9HB

Salary: £36,684 to £45,498 per annum
Job Type: Full-time
Closing Date: Midnight Monday 7th September 2026

Interviews will take place in week commencing 14th or 21st September 2026.