Finance Business Partner in West Midlands

Job description

Provide financial insight and support to budget managers to drive informed decisions and effective resource management.

Client Details

Our client is a leading UK public sector regulator, committed to ensuring transparency, accountability, and effective management of public funds. They are looking for a skilled finance professional to strengthen their business partnering capabilities and support their financial objectives.

Description

* Act as a trusted finance partner to budget managers and senior stakeholders.

* Support month-end and year-end close processes, including accruals and audit preparation.

* Deliver budgets, forecasts, analysis, and reporting to inform decision-making.

* Support budget holders with expenditure monitoring and financial processes, including purchasing.

* Assist in budget setting for new financial years and allocation of new funding.

* Liaise with internal and external auditors as required.

* Develop and deliver finance training for non-finance colleagues.

* Lead continuous improvement initiatives in financial processes and reporting.

* Proactively identify risks and opportunities, advising senior decision-makers accordingly.

Profile

* Experience in finance business partnering, providing analysis and insight to influence senior decision-making.

* Strong technical expertise in Excel and financial systems, with a focus on continuous improvement.

* Experienced in public sector finance and managing public funds.

* Skilled in month-end, year-end, and forecasting processes.

* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, able to translate technical finance information to non-finance audiences.

* Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset, proactive and commercially aware.

Job Offer

* Up to £52,000 per annum.

* Hybrid working - typically 2 days onsite in Central Birmingham.

* 25 days' annual leave (increasing to 30 with service) plus bank holidays and 2.5 days privilege leave.

* Civil service pension scheme with excellent employer contributions.

* Fees paid for membership of relevant professional bodies.

* Flexible working arrangements.

* Up to 3 volunteering days per year.

* Health and wellbeing initiatives, recognition schemes, and exclusive discounts.

* Generous parental leave, enhanced sick pay, and career development opportunities.

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

West Midlands

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Profession type

Management

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English