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We are proud to be partnering with a public sector body to recruit for two Finance Business Partners at a pivotal time for the organisation's strategic development. This role presents an excellent opportunity to work at the heart of a dynamic finance team, supporting high-value services and helping shape the future of financial planning and decision-making.
As Finance Business Partner, you will play a vital role in enabling the organisation to deliver its priorities through effective financial analysis, planning, and advice. This role is an ideal fit for a qualified finance professional with strong stakeholder management skills and a passion for making a tangible impact.
You’ll work closely with operational leaders and senior managers to ensure strategic decisions are underpinned by high-quality financial insight. You’ll also support the delivery of the medium-term financial strategy and play a key role in transformation projects across key service areas.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Delivering insightful, timely, and accurate financial analysis and reporting to support service planning and decision-making
- Leading financial input into transformation initiatives and efficiency reviews
- Developing and maintaining effective business partnering relationships with operational managers and senior stakeholders
- Supporting the preparation and delivery of the medium-term financial strategy
- Enhancing financial governance, control, and internal processes across departments
- Coaching and developing financial and non-financial staff in financial management best practices
- Line managing finance colleagues and contributing to a culture of service excellence
- Supporting the year-end accounts closure process and statutory financial returns
These two Finance Business Partner roles will be based in Leicester and will offer incredibly flexible working arrangements with one office visit a week required. Please note these vacancies can also be offered on a part-time basis. As a new Finance Business Partner you will receive substantial annual leave, generous employer pension contributions as well as other market leading benefits!
We’re seeking a professional who:
- Is a fully qualified accountant (CCAB, CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA or equivalent)
- Has demonstrable experience working in a business partnering or strategic finance role, ideally within the public or regulated sector
- Brings strong technical knowledge in financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
- Can communicate complex financial information to non-specialist audiences with clarity and impact
- Has experience driving financial improvement and supporting operational change
- Thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and can influence senior stakeholders
- Is motivated to support the delivery of high-quality public services through sound financial planning
Interviews are taking place shortly – apply now to arrange a confidential conversation and learn more about the opportunity.
