Finance Business Partner

Permanent, full time, 36 hours per week

A £312 tax-free working from home allowance is also payable annually.

Cardiff, Edinburgh, Belfast or London (Hybrid – minimum 2 days in office) or Remote (UK)

The base salary for this role is £42,033 to £46,703. Offers made above this will be made up with a pensionable recruitment and retention allowance.

For applicants attending our London office for a minimum of 2 days per week there is also a Location Allowance of £3,217

Outstanding benefits including Civil Service Pension Scheme, flexible working, 28+ days holiday, and more.

• Flexible working and hybrid model (40% office minimum)
• 28 rising to 30 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Study support for professional qualifications
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
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The Electoral Commission is the UK’s independent body overseeing elections and regulating political finance. Everything we do is about ensuring trust, participation, and integrity in the democratic process.

As we progress through a bold new chapter under our five-year Corporate Plan, we are increasing our workforce and transforming how we plan and deliver core services. This post plays a central role in that journey.

We are looking for a skilled Finance Business Partner to join our Financial Planning and Analysis team. In this role, you will provide high-quality financial insight and advice to colleagues across the organisation, helping to support effective decision-making and deliver value for money.

You will work closely with budget holders, senior leaders and finance colleagues, using your expertise to guide financial planning, monitor performance and ensure resources are used effectively to achieve organisational objectives.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping financial strategy in a complex and evolving environment.

You will be joining a team of eight within the Financial Planning and Analysis function, working in a collaborative and supportive environment where knowledge sharing and teamwork are strongly valued.

It is an exciting time to join the organisation. The Commission has recently expanded its corporate landscape to include Scotland and Wales, increasing both the scope and impact of financial planning and reporting. This means you will be part of a team that plays a key role in supporting decision-making across a broader and more complex organisation.

The FP&A team is central to ensuring value for money. As a publicly funded body, there is a strong focus on using resources efficiently and supporting the democratic process through responsible financial management. Your work will directly contribute to this purpose.

The team works closely with colleagues across the organisation and does not operate in silos. This role offers exposure to a wide range of stakeholders and activities, providing excellent opportunities to build relationships, develop your skills and broaden your experience.

You will contribute to all aspects of financial planning and reporting, including business planning, forecasting and year-end financial reporting, giving you a varied and valuable experience within the finance function.

We are looking for a proactive and collaborative individual who is motivated by delivering value for money in a public sector environment.

You will build strong relationships and act as a trusted partner to stakeholders, using clear communication to influence decisions and present complex financial information in an accessible way.

In this role, you will lead and support key financial activities, including budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting, ensuring accuracy…