Finance Business Partner

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP); United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A government department in the United Kingdom is seeking a Finance Business Partner to lead financial management efforts. The ideal candidate will possess a strong working knowledge of financial management principles and demonstrate excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Responsibilities include providing timely financial analysis and supporting the business in developing financial forecasts and plans. The position requires a full chartered-level qualification from a recognized UK accountancy body.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of financial management principles.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information to non-financial audiences.
• Proven track record of delivering results under pressure.
• Proven track record of delivering at pace, prioritising workload and maintaining standards under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with senior managers and stakeholders.
• Provide timely financial management information and analysis.
• Support business through accurate financial forecasts and plans.
• Support and challenge multi-year forecasts and plans.
• Collaborate with project leads to ensure sound business cases with governance.
• Engage with other finance teams to identify opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Financial management principles

Inter-personal skills

Communication skills

Report production

Prioritization

Education

Full chartered level professional qualification (CIMA, ICAEW, ACCA, CIPFA, ICAS, Chartered Accountants Ireland)

Job description

Overview

As a key member of the Finance Team, the Finance Business Partner will provide leadership as well as professional, evidence-based decision making support, challenge and advice.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain key relationships, developing trust and managing the expectations of senior managers and stakeholders.
• Develop a good understanding of the business, seeking opportunities to understand wider project, commercial and/or operational drivers.
• Provide timely, accurate and clearly communicated financial management information and analysis to support decision making.
• Support and challenge the business to develop accurate and affordable multi-year financial forecasts and plans.
• Work closely with leads on projects, policies and programmes to ensure sound business cases are developed and monitored with risk management, internal control and governance procedures followed.
• Ensure effective support and advice to the business. Engage with other finance teams to identify and pursue opportunities for continuous improvement.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

• Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of the key principles of financial management. Ability to identify and evaluate financial and business information to inform business decisions with a clear view of the financial implications. (Lead Criteria)
• Excellent inter-personal, communication, relationship building and influencing skills. The professional and personal credibility to operate as a finance leader and advisor, generating confidence in stakeholders.
• Proven ability to communicate complex financial information to a non-financial audience, including the production of high-quality financial reports and briefings.
• A strong track record of delivering at pace and prioritising workload. The ability to deliver through others and maintain professional standards in the face of pressure.

Qualifications

You must hold a full chartered level professional qualification awarded by a UK-recognised accountancy body: CIMA, ICAEW, ACCA, CIPFA, ICAS or Chartered Accountants Ireland.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Finance, Management, and Project Management

Industries

Government Administration

Location: Blackpool, England, United Kingdom