Finance Business Partner

Overview of the Role

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Business Partner to join a public sector organisation on a 14-month fixed-term basis.

Working closely with directors and budget holders, you will provide financial insight, challenge and support to improve decision-making, financial management and organisational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the main finance contact for designated business areas.
• Build strong relationships with directors and senior stakeholders.
• Lead monthly forecasting, budgeting and management accounting activities.
• Produce accurate management accounts and financial reports.
• Provide financial analysis, insight and challenge to support decision making.
• Support board, audit and governance reporting requirements.
• Develop and improve management information, reporting tools and dashboards.
• Support year-end processes, audits and statutory reporting.
• Ensure compliance with financial controls and governance requirements.
• Identify and implement process improvements across the finance function.

Skills and Experience

• CCAB or CIMA qualified, or part-qualified.
• Previous Finance Business Partner or Senior Management Accountant experience.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and management reporting experience.
• Proven ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Public sector experience desirable.
• Knowledge of Grant-in-Aid funding, HM Treasury controls or public sector finance frameworks would be advantageous.

Benefits

• Hybrid working.
• Broad finance business partnering remit.
• High-profile stakeholder exposure.
• Opportunity to influence strategic decision making.
• Varied and rewarding public sector environment.