Job Description

Job Introduction
The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) is seeking to appoint a Senior Finance Business Partner, to lead the Finance Business Partnering team. Your key responsibilities in this role would be to ensure a focus on delivering the priorities of the Metro Mayor by:

• Supporting the Corporate Leadership Team with high-level financial advice and challenge.
• Developing robust budget and investment processes that align resources to organisational priorities.
• Ensuring financial governance and accountability are embedded across directorates.
• Completing oversight of major capital and investment programmes to drive value for money.
• Providing clear and persuasive financial insight on complex projects, policies, and business cases.

Are you someone who can influence and negotiate effectively with senior stakeholders, has exceptional analytical skills, and ultimately always focuses on delivery?
If this is your next role, please apply so you can tell us why you'd be a great fit. Please see the job description for more information.
If you have any questions about the role or would like to have an informal conversation with the hiring manager, please contact James Cunnane-Neilan, Head of Finance, james.cunnane-neilan@westofengland-ca.gov.uk
The closing date for this role is 8th October 2025. Please note we will be reviewing the applications throughout the live period and potentially interviewing, so you may be contacted before the closing date.
About the Company
Our Offer
Alongside the opportunity to lead change, drive strategic initiatives, and make a real difference in the West of England, we offer an excellent benefits package including:

• 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years continuous or reckonable service. There is also the option to increase your annual leave with our annual leave purchase scheme.
• 1 day of paid leave each year to volunteer
• Local Government Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of 15.3%
• Flexible, family friendly and hybrid working options to ensure you achieve the best work/life balance and career goals. We follow a hybrid working model with typically 2 or 3 days in the office each week
• Reduced bus fare travel across the West of England

The West of England is an amazing part of the world to live and work. We are based in a new bright and airy office, with all the latest technology, close to Bristol Temple Meads Train Station.
The salary for this role is 56,963 - 62,682. This is the full-time equivalent salary, and will be pro-rata for part-time. We advertise salary ranges for job roles, with new appointments for external candidates typically starting at the lowest salary point. In exceptional cases, where higher skill levels or experience are applicable, the salary point may be adjusted to secure the best candidate. This approach allows for potential year-on-year salary increases, offering progression and appropriate rewards to employees.
We believe in fostering a culture of continuous learning and development, empowering you to thrive in your career. We prioritise your growth and success by providing a diverse range of learning and development opportunities. Our goal is to keep you motivated, equipped with essential skills, and confident in delivering excellent services.
Good Employment Charter
As a founding Member of the West of England Good Employment Charter and accredited Living Wage Employer, we're committed to creating a diverse environment where all our employees can thrive. We make sure all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and we particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or citizenship status.
Reasonable Adjustments
If you have an accessibility need, disability, condition or need any additional support that means you might require changes to the application or recruitment process (for example, you might need to submit your application in a different format), please get in touch with our Resourcing Team at . We are here to assist and accommodate your needs.
Please note this vacancy may close early or be extended depending on the number of applications so please don't wait to apply. If you have started your application, we'll give you notice of the new closing date by email.
From a recruitment agency? We're not engaging with agencies for this role. Any CVs received from agencies will be considered as unsolicited and the property of the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, with no obligation to pay agency fees.

Skills Required