Finance Business Partner

Dovetail and Slate; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment provider seeks an experienced Finance Business Partner to deliver high-quality financial insight and reporting. The role involves partnering with budget holders, preparing management accounts, and contributing to financial plans. Ideal candidates will be CCAB/CIMA qualified and have a strong customer-focused approach. Enjoy benefits like flexible working arrangements and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Health and wellbeing support

Professional development opportunities

Attractive pension scheme

Inclusive working culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial control, compliance, management accounts, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Skilled in budget preparation, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Strong communication skills, able to explain complex financial data to non-financial colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Partner with budget holders to provide advice and support that improves financial performance.
• Prepare monthly management accounts with clear commentary.
• Produce accurate and timely financial reports to inform decision-making.

Skills

Financial control

Management accounts

Budget preparation

Strong communication skills

Customer-focused approach

Education

CCAB/CIMA qualified accountant or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and driven Finance Business Partner to provide high-quality financial insight, support and reporting across key curriculum areas, enabling the organisation to make informed, strategic decisions.

The Organisation

The education provider we are recruiting for is committed to delivering exceptional learning opportunities that empower students to achieve their potential. Set within a supportive and inclusive environment, they pride themselves on their strong community values, innovative approach, and dedication to continuous improvement.

Role Responsibilities

• Partner with budget holders to provide advice, information and proactive support that improves financial performance, control and effectiveness.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, including in-year forecasts, accounting adjustments, pay forecasts and capital spend tracking, with clear commentary.
• Contribute to the budget and 3-year Financial Plan, managing income and expenditure budgets and understanding curriculum plans for allocated areas.
• Produce accurate and timely financial reports to inform strategic and operational decision-making.
• Work closely with the Head of Financial Planning, Partnering and Reporting to ensure compliance with financial controls and processes.

Essential Requirements

• CCAB/CIMA qualified accountant (or equivalent).
• Proven experience in financial control, compliance, management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Skilled in budget preparation, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Strong communication skills, able to explain complex financial data to non-financial colleagues.
• Customer-focused approach, building strong relationships across all levels of the organisation.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Health and wellbeing support to keep you feeling your best.
• Professional development opportunities to help you progress.
• Attractive pension scheme to secure your future.
• Inclusive and collaborative working culture.

Don't wait, apply today and be part of an inspiring educational environment that transforms lives! We have multiple jobs across this region currently so even if this one isn't quite right for you, we'd love to hear from you regardless.

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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