Finance Business Partner

RM Recruit; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic third sector organisation in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner for a full-time, 3 - 6 month contract. This hybrid role involves working closely with senior stakeholders to provide financial insights and support the budgeting process. Ideal candidates will be qualified accountants with advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities, who can challenge constructively to enhance financial performance.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or qualified by experience.
• Proven experience in a Finance Business Partnering or similar role.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn complex data into meaningful insight.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior stakeholders to provide financial insight and challenge on business performance.
• Deliver accurate financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis to support decision-making.
• Support the budgeting and planning cycles.
• Identify risks, opportunities, and cost-saving initiatives.

Skills

Financial insight

Challenging business performance

Financial reporting

Forecasting

Budgeting

Advanced Excel skills

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

RM Recruit are actively seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to join a dynamic and forward-thinking third sector organisation based in Birmingham on a full-time, 3 - 6 month contract basis. This role involves hybrid working with the office presence set at 3 days per week and the rest working from home. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive finance professional to add value in a fast-paced environment while supporting senior leadership in driving financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with senior stakeholders to provide financial insight and challenge on business performance.
• Deliver accurate financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis to support decision-making.
• Support the budgeting and planning cycles, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
• Support the finance team in the preparations of the year end statutory accounts and audit deliverables.
• Identify risks, opportunities, and cost-saving initiatives across the organisation.
• Provide clear, actionable insight on financial results and business drivers.
• Act as a trusted advisor to both finance and non-finance colleagues.

Skills & Experience

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or qualified by experience.
• The ideal candidate will be an arabic speaker.
• Proven experience in a Finance Business Partnering or similar role.
• Advanced Excel skills in designing and manipulating reports.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn complex data into meaningful insight.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to challenge constructively.
• Experience working in a contract/interim capacity is advantageous.

How to Apply / Equality & Inclusion

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.

If you're seeking a new challenge in a meaningful organisation where you can assume a pivotal role in finance, we encourage you to apply.