Finance Business Partner

One to One Personnel; Braintree; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an experienced Finance Business Partner to join their dynamic finance team. This 6-month fixed-term contract offers a unique opportunity to contribute to strategic financial planning and operational success within a respected public sector organisation. The role involves providing expert financial advice, managing budgets, and supporting financial investigations. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a strong background in finance, this is the perfect chance to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Finance Business Partner role is essential.
• Strong knowledge of financial systems and reporting tools is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial and management accounting support across services.
• Prepare revenue budgets and monitor financial performance.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Budget Management

Financial Reporting

Stakeholder Engagement

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Professional Finance Qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

MS Excel

Financial Reporting Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A well-established organisation is seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to join their dynamic finance team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the strategic financial planning and operational success of a respected public sector organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide financial and management accounting support across a range of services.

• Prepare revenue budgets, monitor financial performance, forecast outcomes, and support the closure of accounts.

• Deliver expert financial advice to service managers on procedures, systems, and implications of key decisions.

• Partner with service teams on financial investigations, analysis, and projects to ensure efficient resource use.

• Support external funding applications and contribute to business cases.

• Proactively challenge existing budget assumptions to drive improvements.

• Promote a culture of financial accountability and value for money through evidence-based reporting and benchmarking.

• Ensure the accurate and timely completion of statutory financial returns and corporate reporting obligations.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in a Finance Business Partner role.

• Ideally has a background in the public sector or similar complex environment.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced setting.

• Strong knowledge of financial systems and reporting tools.

• Advanced MS Excel skills and proficiency in financial modelling and Microsoft Office applications.