Finance Business Partner

Wade Macdonald; Kidlington; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Business Partner to take ownership of project and capital accounting. This pivotal role involves managing financial oversight for numerous projects and a substantial capital investment portfolio. The successful candidate will collaborate with senior stakeholders, ensuring compliance and value for money across all operations. Join a high-performing finance function that values integrity and professional development, where your contributions will directly impact public service delivery and governance. This is a fantastic opportunity for a CCAB-qualified accountant looking to make a difference in the public sector.

Qualifications

• CCAB-qualified accountant with project and capital accounting experience.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial management of up to 50 projects and a capital portfolio over £100m.
• Produce monthly performance reports for senior leadership.

Skills

Project Accounting

Capital Accounting

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Excel Proficiency

Education

CCAB Qualification

Tools

Financial Systems

Job description

Finance Business Partner

Location: Hybrid - Oxfordshire
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum
About the Client

This opportunity sits within a well-established organisation in the Local / Central Government sector. The organisation operates at scale, managing substantial public projects and capital budgets. They are committed to delivering value to the public and ensuring high standards in financial governance. They value integrity and honesty, upholding the highest ethical standards in every aspect of their organisation.
About the Job

This is a pivotal role taking full ownership of project and capital accounting across the organisation. You'll lead on the financial management of up to 50 projects, support senior stakeholders in decision-making, and manage a capital investment portfolio exceeding £100m.
Duties will include:

• Producing monthly reports on project performance for senior leadership and governance boards.
• Supporting project managers with robust forecasting and adherence to accounting standards.
• Leading financial scrutiny of business cases, ensuring value for money and compliance.
• Managing and maintaining the fixed asset register in line with accounting requirements.
• Leading the creation and monitoring of the Medium-Term Capital Plan (MTCP).
• Shaping and enforcing capital policies and providing guidance across the business.
• Acting as the primary financial lead for audits relating to capital and projects.
• Collaborating with Procurement and Business Leads on tenders to ensure fiscal oversight.

About the Successful Applicant

You will be a CCAB-qualified accountant with a strong background in project and capital accounting. You'll need excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, be adept with Excel and financial systems, and be confident explaining complex data. A problem-solving mindset and the ability to influence senior leaders is key.
What You Will Receive in Return

You'll be part of a high-performing and respected finance function with exposure to a wide range of projects and stakeholders. You'll enjoy a collaborative environment where professional development is encouraged, alongside the chance to make a tangible impact on public service delivery.