Finance Business Partner

Birmingham Children's Trust; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

On-site parking

Electric car charging ports

Employee benefits scheme

Local Government pension scheme

Annual leave 30 days + holidays

Job summary

Birmingham Children's Trust is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join our Finance team and deliver high-quality financial support for services that make a real difference to Children, Young People and Families across Birmingham. This hybrid role requires CCAB qualification or equivalent experience and strong partnership skills with budget holders.

You will provide trusted financial advice, support budget monitoring and forecasting, analyse complex information and help ensure resources are

Qualifications

• Strong financial management experience in a complex organisation.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills for diverse stakeholders.
• Experience building partnerships with budget holders and service leads.

Responsibilities

• Provide trusted financial advice to services across Birmingham.
• Support budget monitoring and forecasting activities.
• Analyse complex information and advise on resource use.
• Contribute to the annual financial cycle and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Financial management

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

CCAB qualified or equivalent experience

Job description

About The Role

Birmingham Children's Trust is looking for a skilled and motivated Finance Business Partner to join our Finance team and help us deliver high-quality financial support for services that make a real difference to Children, Young People and Families across Birmingham.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a busy and supportive finance team, where your work will directly contribute to the effective delivery of services for children, young people and families across Birmingham. Working closely with Finance Managers, service leads and budget holders, you will provide trusted financial advice, support budget monitoring and forecasting, analyse complex information and help ensure resources are used effectively across the Trust. You will also contribute to the Trust's annual financial cycle, support the development of the wider team, champion continuous improvement and help strengthen business partnering across our services.

We are looking for someone with strong financial management experience, excellent analytical and communication skills, and the confidence to build effective relationships in a complex organisation. You will be CCAB qualified, or able to demonstrate equivalent experience and knowledge, and committed to professional standards, equality, collaboration and improvement.

We have been rated as 'Good' by Ofsted, following a 2023 inspection. This is a fantastic achievement for Birmingham Children's Trust, with many positive highlights focusing on areas including the quality of staff leadership, partnership working, safeguarding and corporate parenting.

This is a hybrid role based in Birmingham so you must have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK. Sadly, we do not support those who require sponsorship.

Our Benefits

• A generous annual leave package of 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 years of service and 35 days after 10 years of service.
• Free on-site parking at our offices on One Avenue Road (Aston) and Lifford House (Stirchley). We also provide onsite electric car charging ports which are free to use!
• Full access to our amazing internal employee benefits scheme including, Occupational Health services, Rewards Schemes, Benefits discounts (including the Blue Light Card), Health & Fitness and Personal Wellbeing support and much more!
• Flexible and hybrid working policy - we are well adapted to a hybrid model of working which includes a combination of time spent in the office and at home and we offer a variety of working patterns.
• Pension Scheme - You will receive a generous local government career average pension scheme in line with the local government pension scheme.

About Us

Help us to change children and young people's lives!

At Birmingham Children's Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city's most vulnerable children.
• Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.
• Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
• Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.

Our Values

We approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.

We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.

We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.

Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.

Safeguarding

At Birmingham Children's Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.

The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people.

We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence.