Finance Business Partner

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

Job summary

A community-focused organization based in Oldbury is seeking a Finance Business Partner. In this hybrid role, you will work collaboratively to enhance budget understanding and lead a small team. Responsibilities include managing budget monitoring, providing financial guidance, and improving financial processes using Oracle Financials. Ideal candidates are CIMA, ACCA, or CIPFA qualified, confident with Excel, and have some team management experience. Join a supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working

Collaborative working culture

Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution

Qualifications

• CIMA, ACCA or CIPFA qualified.
• Confidence in using Excel for data analysis.
• Experience in team management or support.

Responsibilities

• Produce budget monitoring and management accounts.
• Provide financial advice to budget holders.
• Lead budget-setting and business planning.
• Enhance financial processes with Oracle Financials.
• Support the Payments Team development.
• Embed financial policies and procedures.

Skills

CIMA, ACCA or CIPFA qualified

Proficient in Excel

Experience managing or supporting staff

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.