Finance Business Partner

JR United Kingdom; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking organization is seeking a Finance Business Partner to enhance financial operations and compliance. This pivotal role involves supervising finance functions, including management accounts and budgeting, while providing mentorship to staff. The company offers a supportive environment for individuals and families living with disabilities, autism, and brain injuries. With a commitment to professional development and flexible working arrangements, this position is ideal for a qualified accountant looking to make a meaningful impact. Join a team dedicated to improving lives through effective financial management.

Benefits

23 days annual leave

Annual incremental pay increases

Auto-enrolment pension scheme

Occupational Sick Pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with minimum 3 years' experience in finance.
• Experience in management accounts, budgeting, and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Finance Improvement Plans and assist with audits.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and oversee budgeting processes.
• Manage staff training and ensure compliance with statutory returns.

Skills

Management Accounts

Budgeting

Forecasting

Staff Development

Variance Analysis

Grant Applications

ISO Quality Management

Education

CIMA

ACA

CIPFA

ACCA

Job description

Job Title: Finance Business Partner

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.

Role Overview

This role is crucial in ensuring organizational effectiveness and compliance with reporting and regulatory requirements. It involves supervising various finance functions, mainly management accounts, variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, staff development, and mentoring.

Key Responsibilities

1. Contribute to Finance Improvement Plans for services.
2. Assist with grant applications and claims, support audits.
3. Lead supplier contract reviews, including tender processes.
4. Prepare monthly management accounts and variance reports.
5. Oversee budgeting and forecasting processes.
6. Provide project management support.
7. Ensure compliance with statutory returns (e.g., Companies House, Charity Commission).
8. Promote GDPR compliance and cybersecurity.
9. Manage staff training and development, mentoring team members.

Requirements

• Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, CIPFA, or ACCA).
• Minimum 3 years' experience in finance within a large, diverse organization.
• Experience with management accounts, forecasting, budgeting.
• Knowledge of ISO or other quality management systems.

Desirable

• Experience with grant funding, including claims and applications.
• Staff management and mentoring experience.

Benefits

• Starting on 23 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus 12 statutory days.
• Annual incremental pay increases.
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme with 4% employer and 5% employee contributions.
• Occupational Sick Pay, Employee Assistance Programme.
• Staff development opportunities, recognition incentives.
• Flexible working, including remote work and flexi-time.
• Cycle to Work scheme.

Application Process

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