Finance Business Partner - ASC (Part-time)
Essex
Role
Finance Business Partner - ASC (Part-time)
Temporary, Part Time
Up to £550 per day, Umbrella
Location: Chelmsford
Working Style: Anywhere worker
Closing Date: 16th July 2025
Please note, this is a part-time temporary position for a period of 6
months, working 3 days per week.
This role is responsible for delivering high quality financial advice
within a service area, proactive in providing comprehensive support and
innovative advice to all levels of management and Members across the
finance functions. Proficient analytical skills will be key to interpreting
financial results for the business whilst influencing more robust decision
making by evidencing greater awareness and understanding the impact of
decisions on costs and risks.
An experienced financial expert, building strong relationships with
internal and external partners will maximise the opportunity to influence
stakeholders and partners and contribute fully to management forums. Work
collaboratively in supporting delivery of improvements in efficiency and
cost reduction plans across the Council to achieve strategic objectives.
Accountabilities
The Experience You Will Bring
Essential:
Desirable:
Why Essex?
As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a
stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles
and serving 1.8 million residents, we’re committed to transformational
change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top
three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone
matters in
Everyone's Essex
. With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are
looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex
is the ideal place for you.
In February 2025, Greater Essex was accepted onto the Government’s
devolution priority programme, which will see local authorities in Essex
work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority by May 2026.
You can read more about
devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR)
) on our careers site
Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We’re
committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under
our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job.
Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments
during the process. We’re also committed to interview all veterans and care
leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are
applying.
Once you’ve secured your role within Essex County Council you will receive
many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and
flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs.
At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We
kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the
Nolan principles
, including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these
standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for
everyone.
As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role
require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update
service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are
kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your
certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible
for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update
service please go to
https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service
Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the
welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees
and volunteers to share this commitment.
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