Finance Business Partner

Michael Page; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK public sector regulator seeks a skilled finance professional to provide financial insight and support to budget managers. The role involves managing month-end processes, developing finance training, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. Offering a salary of up to £52,000, hybrid working, and generous leave and benefits, this position is an excellent opportunity for finance professionals committed to public accountability.

Benefits

25 days' annual leave (increasing to 30 with service)

Civil service pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Generous parental leave

Qualifications

• Experience in finance business partnering, providing analysis and insight to influence senior decision‑making.
• Strong technical expertise in Excel and financial systems, focusing on continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication skills, able to translate technical finance information to non‑finance audiences.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives in financial processes and reporting.

Skills

Finance business partnering

Technical expertise in Excel

Stakeholder management

Analytical and problem-solving skills

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.