Finance Business Partner (Environment, Assets & Transport Services)


Company:	North Somerset Council
Salary:	from £65,495 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1UJ
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 3 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	19 Oct 2026
Closing date:	9 Nov 2026

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Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Finance Business Partner to join our finance team at North Somerset Council. Reporting directly to the S151 Officer, this is a high-impact role where you will act as a trusted strategic advisor to the Director of Environment, Assets and Transport Services and the senior leadership team, helping to shape the financial direction of the essential public facing services.

The Environment, Assets and Transport Services directorate delivers diverse and high profile services which includes highways and transport, waste and recycling, streets and open spaces, leisure, property and asset management, and major capital projects and strategic infrastructure. The Director therefore manages significant revenue and capital expenditure, and this role will play a key part in helping services respond to significant financial challenges while maintaining focus on delivering outcomes for residents.

Key responsibilities within this role include;

Strategic Partnership: Work closely with the Director and senior leaders to provide strategic financial insight, robust challenge, and insightful advice to support effective decision making within the context of the Council’s annual revenue budget and Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP) cycles,

Reporting: Prepare and present clear, concise financial reports and analysis, translating complex financial data into actionable business insights,

Service Transformation: Partner with senior officers to identify efficiency savings, service transformation opportunities, and alternative revenue streams that support the Council’s sustainability goals,

Risk & Governance: Ensure robust financial governance and compliance with CIPFA codes, statutory requirements, and best practice in local government finance,

Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships across the organisation, ensuring financial and governance considerations are embedded in service planning and delivery,

Capital & Revenue: Oversee financial impacts arising from capital programme, grant funding compliance, and revenue budget monitoring,

Management and supervision: Manage a small team of finance professionals who directly support the Directorate and as a senior leader, contribute to service development, mentoring colleagues and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

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