Senior Finance Business Partner

London Fire Brigade

LFB are seeking experienced finance professionals to join their newly reformed finance team at an exciting time in the organisation’s transformation journey.

You will possess strong financial skills with experience of working with senior financial and non-financial colleagues to deliver improved performance and value for money in a high-profile environment.

Finance Business Partners will work in partnership with directorate leaders to lead the achievement of strategic objectives through the provision of high-quality strategic Finance advice, direction, insight and support.

You must be able to develop and maintain strong relationships to act as a credible strategic partner within the business area/s. This means being able to influence and challenge strategic decisions, ensuring stakeholders are fully aware of the financial impact, whilst providing accurate management information to enable evidence-based decision making.

Being able to communicate technical / complex financial information clearly and concisely is essential.

There isn’t an ideal candidate we are looking for suitably qualified (CCAB or equivalent) individuals who can be themselves, be innovative, engage with our senior managers (and directors) to show them what great Finance Business Partnering looks like.

This role will be based at London Fire Brigade’s Head Office (Union Street SE1 0LL).

GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements.

We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description please visit our jobs pages at to access the full advert.

To apply, please complete the online application, provide a cover letter clearly outlining the relevant experience, skills and knowledge you have to successfully perform this role (see the highlighted areas on job description below) and upload a copy of your up-to-date CV. Please note that we will review and score the cover letter based against all selection criteria listed at the job description.

In addition to a good salary package and a career average pension scheme, we offer an attractive range of benefits:

• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave for staff at this grade)
• Flexible working including job share
• Welfare Scheme
• Use of Brigade Medical Adviser/physios
• Season ticket loans
• Equality Support Groups
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

If you have a question about the role or application process, please contact Collette Sutton at

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 28 June 2023.
Interviews will take place week commencing Monday 10 July 2023.