Finance Business Partner

Opus Perm; Sandwell; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services provider is seeking a Finance Business Partner in Sandwell to leverage finance skills for community benefit. You will create budget management accounts, support budget holders, and enhance financial processes in a hybrid role. Ideal candidates will have CIMA/ACCA/CIPFA qualifications, Excel proficiency, and management experience, contributing to meaningful outcomes in a collaborative work culture.

Benefits

Flexible working

Collaborative culture

Meaningful contributions

Qualifications

• CIMA, ACCA or CIPFA qualified is preferred.
• Confident in Excel to analyze and explain data.
• Some experience in managing or supporting staff is beneficial.
• A passion for improving outcomes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Produce budget monitoring and management accounts.
• Support budget holders with advice and financial guidance.
• Lead the budget-setting and business planning process.
• Enhance financial processes within Oracle Financials.
• Maximize income and funding opportunities.
• Manage and develop the Payments Team.
• Shaping financial policies and procedures.

Skills

CIMA, ACCA or CIPFA qualification

Proficient in Excel

Experience in staff management or support

Quality improvement mindset

Tools

Oracle Financials

Job description

Finance Business Partner

Location: Oldbury (Hybrid working)

Hours: 37 hours per week

Do you enjoy using your finance skills to help organisations make better decisions, and want your work to genuinely matter?

We're looking for a Finance Business Partner to join our client, supporting services that make a real difference to the community across Sandwell.

What you'll be doing

You'll work closely with colleagues across the organisation, helping them understand their budgets and make the most of available funding. You'll also lead and support a small team, making sure payments are processed accurately and on time.

Your role will include:

• Producing clear, useful budget monitoring and management accounts
• Supporting budget holders with advice, insight and financial guidance
• Leading the annual budget-setting and business planning process
• Improving financial processes and controls within Oracle Financials
• Helping the organisation maximise income and funding opportunities
• Managing and developing the Payments Team
• Shaping and embedding financial policies and procedures

What we're looking for

You don't need to tick every box, but ideally you'll:

• Be CIMA, ACCA or CIPFA qualified
• Be confident using Excel to analyse and explain data
• Have some experience of managing or supporting staff
• Care about improving outcomes

What you'll get in return

You'll be joining a supportive, purpose-driven team where your voice is heard and your work has impact. On offer:

• Flexible and hybrid working
• A collaborative, respectful working culture
• The chance to make a meaningful contribution every day

Working pattern

37 hours per week

Monday to Thursday: 9:00am - 5:30pm

Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Hybrid working, with at least 2 days per week in the office

If you're looking for a finance role where the numbers tell a story and the outcomes really matter, we'd love to hear from you