Finance Business Partner

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Business Partner to enhance organizational performance and compliance. This pivotal role involves managing accounts, budgeting, and forecasting while providing mentorship and staff development. You'll lead supplier contract reviews and ensure compliance with statutory returns, making a significant impact on the finance department's efficiency. With flexible working options and a supportive environment, this position offers a chance to grow professionally while contributing to a meaningful cause, supporting individuals and families in need.

Benefits

23 days annual leave plus statutory days

Annual incremental pay increases

Auto-enrolment pension

Occupational Sick Pay Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff development opportunities

Recognition and reward incentives

Flexible working options

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with at least 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

Variance Analysis

Staff Development

Mentoring

Grant Applications

Compliance

Project Management

Cybersecurity Awareness

Education

Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACA, CIPFA, or ACCA)

Tools

ISO Systems

Job description

Your new company, Hays Accountancy & Finance, is recruiting a Finance Business Partner on behalf of a client supporting individuals and families living with disabilities, autism, and brain injuries. The role is crucial in ensuring effective and efficient organizational performance, compliance with reporting and regulatory requirements, and supervising various functions within the finance department. Responsibilities include 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.
3. Support grant and verification audits.
4. Lead supplier contract reviews and renewals, including tender processes.
5. Prepare monthly management accounts and variance reports.
6. Oversee budgeting and forecasting processes.
7. Provide project management support.
8. Ensure compliance with statutory returns (e.g., Companies House, Charity Commission).
9. Promote GDPR compliance and cybersecurity within the department.
10. Line management and staff training, support, and mentoring.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, CIPFA, or ACCA).
• At least 3 years' experience in a finance function within a large, diverse organization.
• Experience in management accounts, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Knowledge of ISO systems or other quality management systems.
• Desirable: Experience with grant funding, staff management, and mentoring.

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 through training and learning opportunities.
• Recognition and reward incentives.
• Flexible working including remote and flexi-time options.
• Cycle to Work scheme.

Next Steps:

If interested, click 'apply now' to submit your CV or contact us for a confidential discussion. For other opportunities, reach out to us. Hays acts as an employment agency for this recruitment.