Finance Business Partner

OA; Bedford; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance enterprise in Bedford is looking for an experienced Finance Business Partner. This fixed-term contract offers a salary of £35,000 per annum and a supportive finance team. The role includes management reporting, month-end routines, and financial analysis. Candidates should have relevant experience and strong technical accounting skills. The position is fully office-based with potential for hybrid working once trained.

Benefits

25 days holiday

On-site facilities

Potential for hybrid working

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance role at management reporting or business partnering level.
• Ability to produce accurate and timely reports.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with management reporting across multiple sites.
• Manage month-end and year-end routines.
• Provide accurate management reporting packs.

Skills

Technical accounting knowledge

Using accounting systems

Excel proficiency

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

This is a fixed term contract for 12 to 18 months.

Location: Bedford

Hours: 37 per week (Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5pm & Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm (1 hour unpaid for lunch))

Salary £35,000 per annum.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Business Partner to join a supportive and welcoming finance team.

• 25 days holiday
• Fully office-based role with potential for hybrid working once fully trained
• Supportive and welcoming finance team
• On-site facilities

Duties

• Assist with the accurate and timely production of management reporting across multiple sites and schools
• Input and review transactions in line with policies, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Manage month-end and year-end routines, reconciliations, and control accounts
• Support the purchase ledger process, including invoice processing, expenses, and supplier payments
• Provide accurate management reporting packs, benchmarking analysis, and ad hoc financial analysis to senior leaders
• Maintain the fixed asset register and support budgeting and financial planning across the trust and partner schools
• Ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements including VAT, and ONS returns
• Continuously review processes, seeking improvements in efficiency and customer service

What we would like from you

• Previous experience within a finance role, ideally at management reporting or business partnering level
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with the ability to produce accurate, timely reports
• Confident in using accounting systems and Excel to a high standard
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a busy environment
• Strong communication skills to support stakeholders at all levels

If you are interested in this role, please apply below with your most recent CV.

Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by OA Group, who are acting as an employment agency / business. Your application will be considered in competition with others and we will contact you within 3 working days.