Finance Business Partner

Matchtech; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector organization is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join their team in Bedford on a permanent basis, providing strategic financial management and insights. In this role, you will develop and implement financial plans, conduct analysis for decision-making, and collaborate with various departments. The ideal candidate should have strong finance experience and excellent communication skills. This position offers hybrid working options and the chance to contribute significantly to financial performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in business partnering is ideal.
• Analytical and strategic thinking skills required.
• Understanding of financial regulations in the public sector is needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial advice to departments.
• Implement financial plans that align with objectives.
• Conduct financial analysis for decision-making.
• Collaborate with management on risks and opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations.
• Prepare and present financial reports to stakeholders.
• Identify efficiencies in financial processes.
• Support budget preparation and forecasting.

Skills

Strong experience in finance

Excellent analytical skills

Proficiency in financial planning

Effective communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Job description

Our client, a leading public sector organisation, is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join their team on a permanent basis. This role is based in Bedford with hybrid working options available. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in financial management within the public sector, offering strategic insights and partnering with various departments to drive financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing strategic financial advice and support to various departments
• Developing and implementing financial plans that align with organisational objectives
• Conducting financial analysis to inform decision-making and budget management
• Collaborating with senior management to manage risks and opportunities
• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and standards
• Preparing and presenting financial reports to stakeholders
• Identifying and driving efficiencies and improvements across financial processes
• Supporting the preparation of annual budgets and long-term financial forecasts

Job Requirements

• Strong experience in finance, ideally with a focus on business partnering
• Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Proficiency in financial planning and analysis
• Understanding of financial regulations and compliance within the public sector
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention...