Job Introduction We are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all. The starting salary for this role is £55,486 per annum, working 36 hours per week. We have an opportunity to join our Finance Directorate as a Finance Business Partner, working closely with the Place Directorate and supporting the Highways and Transportation Service. You will be supporting an annual service budget of £82m and capital budget of c. £80m. Flexible working is supported and encouraged, with a laptop supplied. This is a hybrid role with some time spent working remotely and some time working collaboratively with colleagues in Surrey based offices. We work flexibly as a team and will consider applications from those requiring different work patterns to accommodate family commitments. Even though we work remotely we still maintain regular supportive contact within the team, both in person and with twice weekly online team catchups. Our Offer to You 26 days’ holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years’ service (pro-rated for part time opportunities) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer’s leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About the Role We are looking for a finance professional to join our Highways and Transport team, playing a key role in delivering high-quality financial management, insight and support across the service. You will be responsible for managing elements of the operational finance cycle, including budgeting, financial monitoring, management reporting and year-end processes, ensuring all activities are delivered in line with County Council procedures and reporting deadlines. Working closely with senior managers and stakeholders, you will provide expert financial advice, analysis and business case support for service improvements, major procurement exercises and development projects. Using your strong analytical skills, you will help drive effective decision-making by providing meaningful financial insight, identifying opportunities to improve value for money, and offering constructive challenge where appropriate. The role also involves supporting the wider finance function through continuous improvement activities and sharing knowledge with colleagues and budget holders, including the occasional delivery of finance-related training. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical financial expertise with business partnering and project-based work. We're seeking either a fully qualified Accounting Technician or a part or fully qualified accountant with a solid understanding of the financial management cycle. You will be confident in preparing and presenting budget monitoring information to management teams and comfortable using financial data to provide clear recommendations and practical solutions. Strong communication, influencing and relationship-building skills are essential, as you'll be working with a range of stakeholders across the organisation. Previous experience within a Highways and Transport environment is not required. We're more interested in finding someone with the right skills, attitude and values. You'll be supported by an experienced and welcoming team who will help you develop your understanding of the service and build the sector-specific knowledge needed to succeed in the role. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours : AAT qualified or part qualified CCAB, or equivalent qualification. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge and understanding of public sector financial issues and accounting requirements. Proficiency in analysing and interpreting financial data, use of IT within a finance environment, and financial modelling techniques. Ability to work successfully in a professionally independent and autonomous manner, managing time effectively and adhering to deadlines. To be considered for shortlisting your application should include a supporting statement which provides evidence, with examples where relevant, of the requirements detailed in the attached role profile and behaviours, skills and knowledge matrix. Please also include an up-to-date CV. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description & Our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 11th November 2026, followed by shortlisting and aiming for interviews the week beginning 16th November 2026. Contact Details Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. If you would like more information or to discuss the role then you can contact either Andy Tink or Tony Orzieri via email or on MS Teams. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation and will move to new authorities in April 2027. This role is currently employed by Surrey County Council and will remain so until then. If you are employed by Surrey County Council on 1st April 2027, your employment will transfer under TUPE arrangements to one of the new councils, with your current terms and conditions protected. The provisional allocation for this post is West Surrey Council, subject to final confirmation through the wider transition process later this year. Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council . Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum shortlisting criteria, as displayed on the advert, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we’re committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

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