Finance Business Partner

Job summary

Basis: Permanent, full time, 36 hours per week

A £312 tax-free working from home allowance is also payable annually.

Location: Cardiff, Edinburgh, Belfast or London (Hybrid – minimum 2 days in office) or Remote (UK)

Salary: The base salary for this role is £42,033 to £46,703. Offers made above this will be made up with a pensionable recruitment and retention allowance.

For applicants attending our London office for a minimum of 2 days per week there is also a Location Allowance of £3,21 7

Benefits: Outstanding benefits including Civil Service Pension Scheme, flexible working, 28+ days holiday, and more.

About the Electoral Commission

The Electoral Commission is the UK’s independent body overseeing elections and regulating political finance. Everything we do is about ensuring trust, participation, and integrity in the democratic process.

As we progress through a bold new chapter under our five-year Corporate Plan, we are increasing our workforce and transforming how we plan and deliver core services. This post plays a central role in that journey.

Job description

About the role

We are looking for a skilled Finance Business Partner to join our Financial Planning and Analysis team. In this role, you will provide high-quality financial insight and advice to colleagues across the organisation, helping to support effective decision-making and deliver value for money.

You will work closely with budget holders, senior leaders and finance colleagues, using your expertise to guide financial planning, monitor performance and ensure resources are used effectively to achieve organisational objectives.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping financial strategy in a complex and evolving environment.

About the team

You will be joining a team of eight within the Financial Planning and Analysis function, working in a collaborative and supportive environment where knowledge sharing and teamwork are strongly valued.

It is an exciting time to join the organisation. The Commission has recently expanded its corporate landscape to include Scotland and Wales, increasing both the scope and impact of financial planning and reporting. This means you will be part of a team that plays a key role in supporting decision-making across a broader and more complex organisation.

The FP&A team is central to ensuring value for money. As a publicly funded body, there is a strong focus on using resources efficiently and supporting the democratic process through responsible financial management. Your work will directly contribute to this purpose.

The team works closely with colleagues across the organisation and does not operate in silos. This role offers exposure to a wide range of stakeholders and activities, providing excellent opportunities to build relationships, develop your skills and broaden your experience.

You will contribute to all aspects of financial planning and reporting, including business planning, forecasting and year-end financial reporting, giving you a varied and valuable experience within the finance function.

Person specification

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for a proactive and collaborative individual who is motivated by delivering value for money in a public sector environment.

You will build strong relationships and act as a trusted partner to stakeholders, using clear communication to influence decisions and present complex financial information in an accessible way.

In this role, you will lead and support key financial activities, including budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting, ensuring accuracy and providing insight to support decision-making. You will contribute to business case development and approval, assess affordability of spend, and help stakeholders make informed, value for money decisions.

You will also use data and analysis to identify risks, improve processes and drive more effective use of resources, while supporting responses to financial queries, including business cases, and wider organisational requirements.

You will bring a curious and analytical mindset, with strong problem-solving skills and the confidence to challenge constructively. The ability to manage competing priorities, work collaboratively and take initiative will be key to success in this role.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £40,033, The Electoral Commission contributes

£11,597 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).

Why work for us?

Working with us means contributing to an organisation that supports the democratic process and ensures public money is used effectively.

You will be part of a collaborative and supportive environment, with opportunities to develop your skills and grow your career. We offer a flexible and inclusive workplace where you are encouraged to share ideas and make a meaningful impact.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

We offer a strong total reward package, including:

• Flexible working and hybrid model (40% office minimum)
• 28 rising to 30 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Civil Service pension scheme (28.97% employer contribution)
• Study support for professional qualifications
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Ride2Work, eye care vouchers and more

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

How to apply

We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. To help reduce unconscious bias and ensure all applicants are assessed solely on their skills, knowledge and experience, we use an anonymous recruitment process.

When applying, please provide an anonymised CV which omits your protected characteristics and any personally identifiable information:

Do not include:

• Your name, address, phone number, email or other contact details
• Your date of birth or age
• Gender, ethnicity, nationality or other personal identifiers
• A photo of yourself
• Educational dates (as these indicate age)
• Primary education details

Do include:

• Your employment history including employers and dates of employment
• Explanation for gaps in your history
• Your duties, responsibilities and achievements

If your CV contains personal details (such as your name or contact information), we will be unable to consider your application. Please double-check your documents before submitting, including the file name you use to save and upload your CV.

Supporting disabled applicants

The Electoral Commission is proud to be a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. As part of this commitment, we aim to prioritise interviews for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria listed in the job description.

There may, however, be occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. For example, during periods of exceptionally high application volumes or seasonal recruitment activity, the Commission may need to limit the overall number of interviews offered to both disabled and non-disabled applicants.

If you have a disability and would like to be considered under this commitment, please indicate this when you apply. We also welcome requests for reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process or within the workplace.

Key dates

• Application deadline: 26th June 2026 (23:59)
• Interviews (1st stage): 7th - 10th July 2026
• Interviews (2nd stage): 13th - 18th July 2026
• Anticipated start date: October 2026

Applicants applying for a London-based role should expect to attend interviews in person. For applicants in devolved nations, interviews may be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a standard (or equivalent) criminal record check.

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the

Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)

and the

Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window) .

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name : Talent Acquisition Team
• Email : recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk

Further information

Raising a Concern About the Recruitment Process

At the Electoral Commission, we are committed to delivering fair, inclusive, and transparent recruitment. Our recruitment practices are guided by Civil Service values and comply with the Equality Act 2010 and other relevant legislation.

If you have concerns about the way a recruitment process has been conducted, we encourage you to raise them with us.

How to Make a Complaint

If you are dissatisfied with any aspect of our recruitment process, you can contact us directly by email:

recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk

Please include the following information:

• The job title or reference number
• A clear explanation of your concern
• Any relevant supporting information
• Your preferred contact details

We aim to respond to all complaints within two working days.

Our Commitment

All complaints are treated seriously and in confidence. They are handled in line with our Recruitment Policy and the relevant provisions of the Equality Act 2010, Employment Rights Act 1996, and the Data Protection Act 2018.

If you require this information in an alternative format, or need additional support, please contact us at recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk or call 020 7271 0500.

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