Finance Business Partner

We are partnering with a well-established and growing charitable organisation to recruit a versatile and experienced Finance Business Partner. The organisation delivers specialist education, care, and community services that support children, young people, and adults with additional needs to live fulfilling and independent lives.

This is a key role within the finance function, combining operational financial management with strategic business partnering across multiple service areas. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will support various directorates include support services and fundraising with insightful analysis, robust financial control, and forward-looking decision support.

You will play a critical role in strengthening financial performance, supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, and ensuring managers across the organisation are empowered to make informed financial decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead monthly management accounts preparation and variance analysis
• Partner with budget holders and operational leaders to provide financial insight and challenge
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning
• Develop and improve financial reporting, KPIs, and dashboards
• Ensure strong financial controls, compliance, and accurate reconciliations
• Assist with year-end processes and audit preparation
• Drive continuous improvement across finance systems and processes
• Support strategic projects, business cases, and funding analysis
• Mentor and support junior finance staff where appropriate

You will be a proactive and collaborative finance professional who enjoys building strong relationships outside of finance and translating numbers into meaningful insight.

You will ideally have:

• A fully accountancy qualification or the equivalent in experience
• Strong technical accounting, management accounting and analytical skills
• Experience partnering with non-financial stakeholders
• Excellent communication and influencing abilities
• Advanced Excel and financial systems experience
• A hands-on and solutions-focused approach
• Experience within the charity, education, health, or social care sectors would be advantageous

On Offer:

• A meaningful role within a purpose-driven organisation
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements including half days on Fridays (3 days minimum in office)
• Generous holiday allowance
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Supportive and inclusive working environment

We're moving very quickly with interviews happening throughout this week and next. Please do not delay in applying!