Finance Business Partner

The Coal Authority; Mansfield; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-looking organization as a Finance Business Partner, where you'll provide vital financial support and analysis to drive efficiency and effectiveness. Enjoy a flexible working environment with a generous benefits package, including professional development opportunities and a performance-based bonus scheme.

Benefits

Pension scheme with ~28.97% employer contribution

Generous holiday allowance (27.5 days + 6 extra days + 8 public holidays)

Parental leave policy with 26 weeks full pay

Employee Assistance Programme for well-being

Annual health check and £15/month towards well-being activities

On-site parking and complimentary refreshments

Qualifications

• Act as Finance Director for business area.
• Provide management accounting and decision support.
• Identify opportunities for improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage performance and meet organizational objectives.
• Provide financial planning, analysis, and reporting.
• Develop positive stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Financial Planning

Performance Monitoring

Stakeholder Management

Education

Professional Development

Job description

Application closing date: 26th May 2025

Sifting date: w/c 26th May 2025

About You

How would you like to be the Finance Director of your business area?

Do you want to be at the heart of the business and have a passion for making a difference by bringing Finance to life?

Would you like to belong to a forward-looking organization that promotes flexibility and inclusivity, with the environment and people at its core?

If so, read on...

We are recruiting a Finance Business Partner to join our Finance Team. Our team works hard, has fun, and celebrates success.

Finance Business Partners at the Mining Remediation Authority enjoy diverse roles, reflecting the organization's varied activities. To keep roles fresh and challenging, business partner areas are rotated every 1-2 years.

You will act as the Finance Director for your supported business area, thinking holistically, being involved regularly, and providing services in planning, reporting, governance, and decision support.

You will receive a generous benefits package, including a performance-based bonus scheme, and support for ongoing development, including 5 days of training annually.

About The Role

Working alongside six other Finance Business Partners and reporting to the Principal Finance Manager, you will provide management accounting and decision support to the Mining Remediation Authority's management teams. This includes financial planning, analysis, commercial support, performance monitoring, and reporting. Governance, internal and external audits, and risk assessment are also key responsibilities.

You will be responsible for managing your performance and meeting individual, team, and organizational objectives, contributing positively and aligning with organizational values and behaviors. You will identify opportunities for improvement and implement changes to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and value for money.

Developing and maintaining positive stakeholder relationships through mature people skills is essential.

We welcome candidates with diverse experiences and are interested in what you can bring to the role, even if your background differs from the specified qualifications.

For more details, see the job description.

Role location: Hybrid working (average 2 days in Mansfield office)

Schedule:

• Application closing date: 26th May 2025
• Sifting date: w/c 26th May 2025
• Interviews: w/c 2nd June 2025 (please inform us if unavailable on these dates)

Security:

Successful candidates must pass security checks and meet UK Immigration requirements. We cannot sponsor roles.

About Mining Remediation Authority

Our benefits include:

• Pension scheme with ~28.97% employer contribution
• Recognition scheme celebrating contributions
• Flexible working patterns (full-time, part-time, compressed hours)
• Generous holiday allowance (27.5 days + 6 extra days + 8 public holidays)
• Parental leave policy with 26 weeks full pay (eligibility dependent)
• Support for professional development and subscriptions
• Employee Assistance Programme for well-being
• Employee discounts
• Annual health check and £15/month towards well-being activities
• On-site parking and complimentary refreshments at Mansfield office

Working with us

We support flexible working options such as job share, remote work, and compressed hours. Discuss your needs during the interview.

Who we are

We are committed to making a better future in mining areas, addressing hazards, and supporting sustainable energy development through mine water heat, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We guarantee interviews for disabled or minority ethnic applicants meeting minimum criteria. We value skills and experience over personal background and remove personal data during review. Contact us for accommodations or alternative application methods.