Senior Finance Business Partner


Company:	St Albans Council
Salary:	£46,871 to £50,998 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	St Albans, AL1 3JE
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	18 Aug 2026
Closing date:	17 Sept 2026

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Summary

£46,871 to £50,998 inclusive annual salary + Local Government Pension Scheme

Permanent, full-time (37 hours pw)

Flexible working options (including hybrid)

Job Ref: P2218

About the role

As a Senior Finance Business Partner, you will act as a trusted financial advisor to designated Council service areas. You will bridge the gap between finance and operations, delivering robust financial planning, reporting, variance analysis and forecasting to drive effective decision-making, service improvements, and the achievement of Council priorities.

You will support a diverse portfolio of Council services, providing financial advice on both revenue budgets and capital programmes. The role includes financial modelling, business case development, cost allocation, grant monitoring and reporting, and supporting the effective allocation and utilisation of government funding to deliver key Council priorities.

You will play a key role in the Council’s annual budget process, medium term financial planning, capital programme management and monthly reporting and forecasting cycles.

You will support the Principal Finance Business Partners in the provision of a full range of professional support services to Councillors, Service Committees, senior managers and budget holders.

This is an exciting time to join the Council’s Finance team. Local Government is undergoing significant change through Local Government Reorganisation, with plans to establish a new West Hertfordshire authority. As part of this transition, you will have the opportunity to contribute to major transformation programmes, help shape the future financial arrangements and gain valuable experience within a changing local government landscape.

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