Senior Finance Analyst (Business Partner - Adult Social Care & Commissioning)

Job DescriptionFinance Business Partner to support the Adult Social Care directorate Your new organisation At London Borough of Brent, finance is more than just producing the accounts-its about enabling transformation, safeguarding public resources, and helping shape the future of our borough. Working closely with colleagues across the council to ensure that financial insight is at the heart of decision-making. Their work is grounded in fairness, inclusion, and respect, and great pride is taken in creating a team environment where every voice is heard, and every success is celebrated. These values are not just aspirations-they are embedded in how they lead, how they support each other, and how they deliver for Brents communities. Your new role This role requires a forward-thinking Finance Business Partner to support the Adult Social Care directorate and help shape services that support some of the most vulnerable members of our community.As a key strategic partner to operational leaders, youll bring clarity, insight, and challenge to financial decision-making across Adult Social Care. This is a role where your work directly influences outcomes for older adults, people with disabilities, carers, and those who rely on essential support services.You will be responsible for:Providing high-quality financial analysis, modelling, and forecastingSupporting budget holders to deliver sustainable, value-for-money servicesLeading on financial planning, monitoring, and reportingTranslating complex financial information into clear, actionable adviceDriving improvements, efficiencies, and innovation across the directorateManaging 2 financial analysts and a graduate trainee What you need to succeedTo thrive in this role, you will be fully qualified and enjoy working collaboratively, influencing senior stakeholders, and navigating a fast-paced, evolving environment. Were looking for someone who brings:Strong business partnering experience, ideally in adult social care or a strong desire to work in that area. Excellent communication skills with the ability to build trusted relationships.Confidence in challenging stakeholders influencing strategic decisions.A proactive, solutions-focused mindset - you will embrace change as opposed to resisting itExperience in local government finance and ideally exposure to adult social careBenefits includecompetitive salarythe opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Schemegenerous holiday entitlements starting from 27 days'' holiday a yeara full range of family friendly policies, including generous maternity and paternity entitlements and childcare schemesflexible working patterns, including hybrid workingtraining and development opportunitiesgood travel links in and out of Wembley and a range of cost saving travel schemesaccess to My Brent Rewards, our dedicated website for staff with big brand discounts and local offerswork at the state-of-the-art Brent Civic CentreThe closing date will be 3rd May but please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received. We may close the advert depending on the number of applications.Please do not wait until the closing date to apply. # 4785173

Created: 2026-04-28