Macildowie are working as the recruitment partner for Melton Borough Council to recruit an experienced Senior Finance Business Partner. This is a strategic role providing financial leadership, insight, and challenge across the Council, enabling informed decision-making, strong governance, and long-term sustainability. You will be the trusted advisor to senior officers and Members, translating complex financial data into clear, actionable information and embedding financial considerations into corporate planning and service delivery.

In this role, you will lead on a specific technical finance area, such as HRA, capital accounting, treasury management, VAT, collections fund, or funding reform, while contributing to the development of the wider finance function. You will act as a finance partner to budget holders and senior managers, providing constructive challenge and professional advice, and support the Medium-Term Financial Strategy and annual budget process. You will also play a key role in mentoring and developing colleagues within the finance team.

What we’re looking for:

• CCAB-qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent substantial experience in a senior finance role.
• Proven experience in senior finance or business partnering, providing professional advice to senior managers and/or elected Members.
• Strong knowledge of public sector financial management, governance, and accountability, including medium-term financial planning.
• Experience in statutory accounts preparation, compliance with accounting standards, and translating complex financial information into clear guidance.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, influencing, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and develop colleagues, with a collaborative and solution-focused approach.

Desirable experience:

• Specialist local authority finance areas such as HRA, capital accounting, treasury management, collections fund, VAT, or funding reform.
• Experience supporting organisational change, service transformation, or savings programmes.
• Experience of working within a local authority or public sector environment.

At Melton Borough Council, we care, innovate, and achieve. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring our services and employment practices are accessible and fair.

If you are ready to take on a pivotal strategic finance role in a supportive and dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you.