Adecco
Finance Business Partner - Transport Programme
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Finance Business Partner
Salary: £47,181 - £52,413 plus Market Factor Supplement of £3,869
Reporting to: Head of Financial Services
Location: East Midlands (Hybrid Working)
The Opportunity
Adecco is proud to be partnering with the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) to recruit a talented and proactive Finance Business Partner. EMCCA is a dynamic organisation with an ambitious vision to make the East Midlands the best place to live, work and learn. Through investment in transport, housing, regeneration, skills, employment and economic growth, EMCCA is helping to shape the future of the region and improve outcomes for local communities. This role offers the opportunity to work at the heart of strategic decision-making, partnering with senior stakeholders to provide financial insight, challenge and support that helps deliver EMCCA's priorities and long-term ambitions.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Finance Business Partner, you'll:
- Build strong relationships with senior leaders, providing trusted financial advice and constructive challenge
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and performance management activities
- Deliver insightful financial reporting and analysis to support strategic decisions
- Support business cases, funding bids and financial modelling for key projects and programmes
- Identify risks, opportunities and areas for continuous improvement
- Promote strong financial governance and value for money across the organisation
- Support major capital projects and investment programmes
- Work collaboratively across the Finance Directorate to deliver an excellent finance service
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What We're Looking For
We're seeking a qualified finance professional who combines strong technical expertise with excellent stakeholder management skills. You will have:
- Full CCAB qualification (or equivalent) and a commitment to continuing professional development
- Significant experience providing financial advice within a large and complex organisation
- Strong experience of budgeting, forecasting and financial performance management
- Excellent analytical, communication and influencing skills
- The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Experience driving process improvements and enhancing financial performance
- A proactive, solution-focused approach and the confidence to take ownership
- Experience supporting large-scale programmes, projects or capital investment activity
- Experience within Local Government, a Combined Authority, or a similarly complex public sector environment would be advantageous.
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Why Join EMCCA?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation making a real difference across the East Midlands. You'll have the chance to influence important decisions, support transformational programmes and work alongside passionate colleagues committed to delivering lasting regional impact.
Our Values
We're looking for someone who shares EMCCA's values:
- Working Together - Building strong partnerships and collaborating to achieve shared goals
- Making an Impact - Taking ownership and driving positive change
- Lifting Our Region - Supporting growth and opportunity across the East Midlands
- Being Human - Acting with authenticity, inclusion and respect
Apply Today
If you're looking for a role where your financial expertise can influence strategic decisions and help shape the future of the East Midlands, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today through Adecco.
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