Finance Business Partner

RM Recruit; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Not for Profit organisation is seeking an Interim Finance Business Partner for a remote role in Birmingham. This position involves collaborating with senior management to manage budgets and financial forecasting. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills and experience in financial performance analysis. The role lasts 6 months and may require occasional visits to the Head Office. RM Recruit prioritizes Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in their hiring process.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills for budgeting and forecasting.
• Experience in financial performance analysis.
• Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of financial performance targets.
• Assist with the preparation and review of financial forecasts.
• Collaborate on annual budget planning and management.
• Uphold value for money in procurement activities.
• Identify financial understanding gaps and provide training.
• Manage an Assistant Management Accountant.

Job description

Overview

RM Recruit are working with a large Not for Profit organisation to recruit an Interim Finance Business Partner for their team. This remote role works alongside Directors and Senior Management to provide wide ranging information and analysis to fuel decision support in achieving strategic and long-term objectives. The Finance Business Partner is responsible for budget management, financial forecasting and performance analysis in order to support a wide range of projects and stakeholder requests from across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Support the organisation in developing and delivering agreed financial performance targets and key performance indicators (KPIs), driving continuous improvement and value for money across operational activities in line with the Group's business and financial plans.
• Assist budget holders with the preparation and review of monthly financial forecasts, ensuring accuracy and alignment with strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with Directors and Senior Managers to plan, set, and manage the annual budget, ensuring accurate forecasting and performance monitoring in line with delegated authority and financial regulations.
• Uphold value for money principles in all procurement activities, actively seeking opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Engage with budget holders and designated staff to identify gaps in financial understanding, and support the senior leadership team in designing and delivering targeted training and guidance.
• Provide day-to-day management of one Assistant Management Accountant, including performance appraisals and ongoing development.

This role will have a duration of 6 months and will have remote working in place. Occasional visits to the Head Office location may be required, with the site accessible from major transport links from across the UK.

RM Recruit is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and will treat all applicants equally irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, marital/civil partnership status, age, disability, race, religion, pregnancy, ethnic or national origin