Corporate finance business partner - Financial accounting

Join Us as Corporate Business Partner – Financial Accounting

We’re seeking a qualified, strategic and values-led financial leader to join our Finance team at Avon and Somerset Police.

This is a high-impact role, responsible for the production and integrity of all financial statements across the Force, ensuring full compliance with regulatory and audit requirements.

You’ll lead a high-performing team of senior accountants, finance officers, and assistants, shape capital accounting processes, and play a key role in setting financial strategy and driving performance across the organisation.

What We Offer

Strategic Impact: A leadership role where your expertise will shape financial governance, risk and policy across the Force
Purpose-Driven Work: Contribute directly to operational success in an organisation committed to protecting and serving the public
Supportive Culture: Work in a values-led environment that prioritises collaboration, wellbeing and inclusive leadership
Professional Growth: Ongoing opportunities to lead transformation, mentor others and strengthen your leadership through CPD and internal networks
Flexible Working: A commitment to work–life balance, with hybrid and flexible working arrangements available
Employee Benefits: Access to staff networks, wellbeing services, generous leave, pension schemes and lifestyle support

Key Responsibilities

This role is both operationally grounded and strategically critical, offering a unique opportunity to influence financial performance, enable transformation, and drive value for the communities we serve.

As Corporate Business Partner for Financial Accounting, you will:

Lead the year-end closure process and deliver high-quality statutory accounts that meet all regulations and audit standards
Ensure all statutory financial returns and legislative reporting obligations are completed on time and to the highest standard
Develop and implement financial planning frameworks that support organisational priorities, manage risk, and respond to audit findings
Act as the lead contact for internal and external auditors and maintain strong relationships with regional finance partners
Oversee all balance sheet reconciliations and manage the exchequer function, including accounts payable, payment runs (BACS and cheques), cashiering, income receivable, and CIS compliance
Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders across the Force
Drive collaboration across Financial Services, ensuring coordinated delivery and supporting capability development within the team
Lead the design and continuous improvement of capital forecasting and financial monitoring processes, embedding best practice
Influence strategic change through financial insight, ensuring performance measures support informed decision-making
Inspire and develop a team of finance professionals, fostering a high-performance culture through strong leadership, mentoring, and performance management

What You’ll Need to Succeed

You’ll bring the expertise, leadership, and attention to detail needed to thrive in a complex public sector finance environment, including:

A relevant degree or equivalent professional experience
A full professional accounting qualification (CIMA, ACA, ACCA,CIPFA), or at least five years’ senior-level financial management experience
Significant post-qualification experience in public sector financial accountancy
Proven leadership experience managing finance teams in a complex, regulated environment
Strong technical knowledge of VAT, taxation, and capital and revenue statutory accounting requirements
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, engage, and advise stakeholders at all levels
A strategic mindset and the ability to prioritise, meet deadlines, and deliver under pressure
Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to high standards
A full UK driving licence or the ability to travel independently across the Force area

Inclusivity and Accessibility

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all communities. We will implement reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates throughout the recruitment process, in line with the Equality Act and EHRC guidance.

Help us build a strong, accountable, and future-ready Force. Apply now and make a difference.