Finance Business Partner

JR United Kingdom; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Business Partner to enhance organizational effectiveness and ensure compliance with reporting requirements. This role is vital for supervising finance functions such as management accounts, variance analysis, and budgeting. You'll lead staff development initiatives while promoting GDPR compliance and project management support. With flexible working options and a supportive environment, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the finance sector, especially for those dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities and autism.

Benefits

23 days annual leave plus statutory days

Annual incremental pay increases

Auto-enrolment pension scheme

Occupational Sick Pay Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff development opportunities

Recognition and reward incentives

Flexible working options

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with minimum 3 years' experience in finance roles.
• Experience in management accounts, budgeting, and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Finance Improvement Plans and assist with grant applications.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and oversee budgeting processes.

Skills

Management Accounts

Budgeting

Forecasting

Staff Development

GDPR Compliance

Project Management

Education

CIMA

ACA

CIPFA

ACCA

Tools

ISO Management Systems

Job description

Job Title: Finance Business Partner

Your new company, Hays Accountancy & Finance, is recruiting a Finance Business Partner on behalf of our client, an organization supporting individuals and families living with disabilities, autism, and brain injuries.

This role is crucial for ensuring organizational effectiveness, compliance with reporting requirements, and supervising various finance department functions, including management accounts, variance analysis, budgeting, and forecasting. Staff development and mentoring are key responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

1. Contribute to Finance Improvement Plans for services.
2. Assist with grant applications and claims, support grant and verification audits.
3. Lead supplier contract reviews, renewals, and tender processes.
4. Prepare monthly management accounts and variance reports.
5. Oversee budgeting and forecasting processes.
6. Provide project management support.
7. Ensure statutory compliance (e.g., Companies House, Charity Commission).
8. Promote GDPR compliance and cybersecurity within the department.
9. Line management and staff training, mentoring, and development.

Requirements:

1. Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, CIPFA, or ACCA).
2. Minimum 3 years' experience in a finance role within a large, diverse organization.
3. Experience in management accounts, forecasting, and budgeting.
4. Knowledge of ISO or other quality management systems.

Desirable:

• Experience with grant funding, including claims and applications.
• Experience in managing and mentoring staff.

Benefits:

• Starting on 23 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus 12 statutory days.
• Annual incremental pay increases.
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme (employer contribution 4%, employee 5%).
• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Staff development opportunities.
• Recognition and reward incentives.
• Flexible working options, including remote work and flexi-time.
• Cycle to Work scheme.

Application Process:

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