Job Role - Finance Business Partner Location - Bedfordshire Job Type - Permanent Salary - £65,000 - £72,000About the Role Our client is seeking an experienced and technically strong Finance Business Partner to join their Finance Team and provide expert financial advice across the Council. This role has a strong technical focus, supporting compliance, governance, and high-quality financial reporting while working closely with services and senior stakeholders. You will play a key role in ensuring the Council''s financial practices align with statutory requirements, accounting standards, and best practice, while also supporting sound financial decision-making. Key Responsibilities Act as a trusted finance partner, providing technical financial advice to services, managers, and senior officers Lead on the interpretation and application of local authority accounting standards, including CIPFA / IFRS requirements Support the preparation of statutory accounts, including working papers, disclosures, and audit liaison Provide expert input on complex accounting areas such as capital accounting, leases, grants, reserves, and provisions Ensure compliance with the Council''s financial regulations, governance framework, and statutory duties Contribute to the development and review of financial policies, procedures, and controls Support budget setting, monitoring, and medium-term financial planning from a technical assurance perspective Work collaboratively with internal and external a