Finance Business Partner

Job description

Description

We are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all.

This permanent role has a starting salary of £48,698 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week.

This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional looking to develop their business partnering career during a period of significant transformation for local government in Surrey.

The post will initially be employed by Surrey County Council, and the role will transfer to West Surrey Council on vesting day.

Our Offer to You

• 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
• Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents.

About the Role

As a Finance Business Partner within the AWHP Finance Team, you will provide financial support and advice across Adult Social Care, Public Health and Communities services, helping managers and budget holders make informed decisions and deliver services effectively and sustainably.

Working as part of a supportive finance business partnering team, you will:

• Support budget setting, forecasting and financial monitoring processes.
• Provide financial advice and challenge to service managers and budget holders.
• Analyse financial and operational data to support decision making.
• Support the identification and management of financial risks and opportunities.
• Help ensure financial information is accurate, reliable and timely.
• Prepare reports, presentations and briefing materials for a range of stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Finance and operational services to support continuous improvement and value for money.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to a number of important initiatives, including:

• Assisting with financial planning and budget management during a period of change.
• Supporting work on Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and Section 117 funding, including financial analysis, monitoring and partnership working to ensure appropriate funding arrangements and outcomes.
• Supporting service transformation, efficiency programmes and savings delivery.
• Helping to improve financial processes, reporting and management information.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to:

• Develop high-quality business partnering skills in a complex service environment.
• Build strong relationships with operational managers and finance colleagues.
• Support the delivery of sustainable and resident-focused services.

Your Application

In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following criteria and align with our behaviours:

• AAT qualified or part-qualified CCAB, or equivalent qualification
• Knowledge of budget monitoring, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial audiences.
• Experience of building positive working relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience of local government finance or public sector organisations is desirable but not essential.

To apply, please submit your CV and answer the following questions:

1. What achievement in your current or previous role best demonstrates the value you could bring to this position?
2. Tell us about a time when you used financial information or analysis to support a decision or improve an outcome.
3. Describe how you have worked collaboratively with others to overcome a challenge or deliver an objective.
4. What interests you about this role and what skills or experience would you bring to the AWHP Finance Team.

Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description and our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on Sunday 1st November 2026, with interviews expected to take place during the first two weeks of November.

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

Contact Us

Please contact us for any questions relating to the role, including flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.

For an informal discussion please contact Sarah Welsh, Senior Finance Business Partner - Adults, Wellbeing and Health Partnerships, by email at s [email protected] .

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)

Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation and will move to new authorities in April 2027. This role is currently employed by Surrey County Council and will remain so until then. If you are employed by Surrey County Council on 1 April 2027, your employment will transfer under TUPE arrangements to one of the new councils, with your current terms and conditions protected. The provisional allocation for this post is West Surrey, subject to final confirmation through the wider transition process later this year. Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council .

Our Commitment

We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview.

Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

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