Our client is looking for an ambitious finance professional to join their Finance Business Partnering team. In this varied post you will be working closely with Service Managers within 2 Directorates (Customer, Business & Corporate, and Strategy Policy & Transformation) to provide a tailored professional financial advisory service to the business. You will contribute to financial planning including preparing long-term financial plans, strategic and operational analyses and supporting Senior Managers and Councillors.

About you

You will help senior managers with the annual budget cycle (both revenue and capital) and take an active lead in budget monitoring and forecasting.

Additionally, you will participate in the preparation of the Statutory Accounts, compilation and submission of returns to Central Government and grant reconciliations.

Educated to degree level with relevant experience of working within financial reporting, you will ideally be a member of an appropriate professional body (CCAB or AAT) or have equivalent professional experience. They are looking for an individual who is committed, with attention to detail, able to work within a team and under pressure, with excellent communication skills, ability to form partnerships and confident in dealing with difficult situations.

In addition to working within a great team you will have access to:

• 28.5 days annual leave bank holidays • Local Government Pension Scheme with current employer contribution up to 19.7 percent employer contributions • Flexible working options • Staff Parking Permit • Reimbursement of professional fees • Comprehensive development and training • Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres • Access to their Vivup platform to access discounts and benefits

Location : St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3JE Contract type : Permanent Hours : Full time Salary : £37,741 to £41,182 inclusive annual salary up to 19.7 percent employer pension contribution

Closing Date:  4th August 2025

You may also have experience in the following roles: Financial Analyst, Management Accountant, Senior Finance Officer, Budget Analyst, Financial Planning Analyst, Finance Manager, Commercial Finance Partner, Financial Controller, Business Analyst, Strategic Finance Analyst, Financial Reporting Specialist, Treasury Analyst, Cost Accountant, etc.

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