Finance Business Partner

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Business Partner to enhance financial operations and ensure compliance. This pivotal role involves contributing to finance improvement plans, managing budgets, and overseeing grant applications. You will lead contract reviews and promote statutory compliance while supporting staff development. With flexible working options and a commitment to employee well-being, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact within a supportive organization dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities.

Benefits

23 days annual leave plus statutory days

Annual pay increases

Auto-enrolment pension

Occupational Sick Pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff development opportunities

Flexible working options

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with a minimum of 3 years' experience in finance.
• Experience 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

Budgeting

Forecasting

ISO Quality Management

Grant Funding

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. The role is essential for ensuring organizational effectiveness, compliance with reporting requirements, and supervising various finance functions.

Responsibilities:

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

Requirements:

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

Desirable:

• Experience with grant funding, including claims and applications.
• 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 4% employer and 5% employee contributions.
• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Staff development opportunities.
• Recognition and reward incentives.
• Flexible working options, including remote work and flexi-time.
• Cycle to Work scheme.

Application Process:

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