Finance Business Partner

JR United Kingdom; Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Business Partner to enhance organizational performance and compliance. This pivotal role involves managing financial functions, including budgeting, forecasting, and staff development. You will contribute to finance improvement plans and ensure compliance with statutory requirements. The organization offers a supportive environment, focusing on staff development and recognition. With flexible working options and a comprehensive benefits package, this position is ideal for a qualified accountant looking to make a significant impact.

Benefits

23 days annual leave plus statutory days

Annual incremental pay increases

Auto-enrolment pension

Occupational Sick Pay Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and learning opportunities

Staff recognition incentives

Agile working benefits

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with at least 3 years of finance experience.
• Strong background in management accounts, budgeting, and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Finance Improvement Plans and assist with grant applications.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and oversee budgeting processes.

Skills

Management Accounts

Forecasting

Budgeting

Grant Funding

Staff Development

ISO Systems

Education

CIMA

ACA

CIPFA

ACCA

Job description

Your new company, Hays Accountancy & Finance, is recruiting a Finance Business Partner on behalf of our client, an organization supporting individuals and families living with disabilities, autism, and brain injuries. The role is crucial for ensuring effective and efficient organizational performance, compliance with reporting requirements, and supervising various finance department functions, primarily management accounts, variance analysis, budgeting, and forecasting. Staff development and mentoring are key aspects of this role.

Key Responsibilities

1. Contribute to Finance Improvement Plans for services.
2. Assist with grant applications and claims.
3. Support grant and verification audits.
4. Lead supplier contract reviews and renewals, including tender processes.
5. Prepare monthly management accounts reports, including variance reports.
6. Oversee budgeting and forecasting processes.
7. Provide project management support.
8. Ensure compliance with statutory returns (e.g., Companies House, Charity Commission).
9. Promote GDPR compliance and cyber security within the department.
10. Line management and staff training, supporting and mentoring staff.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, CIPFA, or ACCA).
• At least 3 years' experience in a finance function within a large, diverse organization.
• Experience in management accounts, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Knowledge of ISO systems or other quality management systems.
• Desirable: Experience with grant funding, including grant claims and applications.
• Desirable: Experience in managing and mentoring staff.

Benefits

• Starting on 23 days annual leave pro-rata plus 12 statutory days.
• Annual incremental pay increases.
• Auto-enrolment pension with employer contribution of 4% and employee contribution of 5%.
• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Staff development through training and learning opportunities.
• Staff recognition and reward incentives.
• Agile working benefits, including working from home and flexi-time policy.
• Cycle to Work scheme.

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