Finance Business Partner

Osborne Appointments; Bedford; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Business Partner for a fixed term contract of 12 to 18 months in Bedford. The role involves management reporting, month-end routines, and ensuring compliance with reporting requirements. Candidates should have strong technical accounting skills, experience in a finance role, and proficient Excel abilities. This is a fully office-based role with potential for hybrid working once trained.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Immediate start available

On-site facilities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance role, ideally at management reporting or business partnering level.
• Confidence in using accounting systems and advanced Excel.
• Ability to produce accurate, timely reports.

Responsibilities

• Assist with management reporting across multiple sites.
• Manage month-end and year-end routines and reconciliations.
• Provide financial analysis to senior leaders.

Skills

Technical accounting knowledge

Strong Excel skills

Organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Accounting systems

Job description

Overview

Role: Finance Business Partner

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

Location: Bedford

Hours: 37 per week (Monday to Thursday 8:30am to 5:00pm; Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm, 1 hour unpaid for lunch)

Salary: £35,000 per annum.

Benefits

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

Duties of a Finance Business Partner

• 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

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