This vacancy is being recruited on behalf of Local Government East, who will be your employer.

We’re Hiring: Senior Finance Officer / Finance Business Partner

 Hybrid - Bury St Edmunds | Band F (£38,220–£41,771)

Contract – Full time / Secondment (part time possibility)

Local Government East (LGE) is looking for a skilled and proactive Senior Finance Officer / Finance Business Partner to help shape our financial strategy and support our mission to strengthen local government across the East of England.

What you’ll do

• Lead regular financial reporting and forecasting
• Support annual budget setting and 3‑year financial planning
• Support year‑end accounts and external audit process
• Provide expert financial advice to senior leaders and budget holders
• Drive high‑quality financial governance and risk management

What you’ll bring

• ACCA / CIMA / CIPFA / AAT Level 4 (or working towards)
• Strong experience in budget monitoring, forecasting and variance analysis
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Confident communicator with strong Excel skills
• A collaborative, supportive approach aligned with our RISE values: Resilient, Inclusive, Supportive, Empowering

Why join us?

Be part of a mission driven organisation, influence strategic decision making, work with passionate colleagues, and play a critical role in shaping the financial sustainability of LGE.‑driven organisation, influence strategic decision‑making, work with passionate colleagues, and play a critical role in shaping the financial sustainability of LGE.

At LGE we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. This includes, but is not limited to, candidates of different races and ethnicities, particularly Black and ethnic minority groups, as well as people of different genders, sexual orientations, ages, disabilities, religions or beliefs, and other protected characteristics.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now through our website and help support local government across the East of England

For an informal chat about the role please call Adam Thorp on 07791 291411