Finance Business Partner

JR United Kingdom; York; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Business Partner to enhance its financial operations and ensure compliance with reporting requirements. This pivotal role involves supervising various finance functions, including management accounts, budgeting, and staff development. You will contribute to finance improvement plans, support grant applications, and lead audits while promoting GDPR compliance. The organization offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and agile working benefits. If you are a qualified accountant with a passion for finance and mentoring, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

23 days annual leave plus 12 statutory days

Annual incremental pay increases

Auto-enrolment pension with employer contribution

Occupational Sick Pay Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff development through training

Agile working benefits

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with at least 3 years' experience in finance.
• Experience in management accounts, budgeting, and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and oversee budgeting processes.
• Lead supplier contract reviews and ensure compliance with statutory returns.

Skills

Management Accounts

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance Analysis

Staff Management

Grant Funding

ISO Systems

Education

Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACA, CIPFA, ACCA)

Job description

Your new company, Hays Accountancy & Finance, is recruiting a Finance Business Partner on behalf of our client, an organization supporting individuals and families living with disabilities, autism, and brain injuries.

Role Overview

This role is crucial in ensuring the organization performs effectively and efficiently, complying with all external and internal reporting and compliance requirements. You will supervise a broad range of functions within the finance department, primarily focusing on management accounts, variance analysis, budgeting, and forecasting, as well as staff management. Staff development and mentoring are key aspects of this role.

Key Responsibilities

1. Contribute to Finance Improvement Plans for services.
2. Assist with grant applications and claims.
3. Support grant and verification audits.
4. Lead supplier contract reviews and renewals, including tender processes.
5. Prepare monthly management accounts reports, including variance reports.
6. Oversee budgeting and forecasting processes.
7. Provide project management support.
8. Ensure compliance with statutory returns (e.g., Companies House, Charity Commission).
9. Promote GDPR compliance and cyber security within the department.
10. Line management and staff training.
11. Support and mentor staff.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, CIPFA, or ACCA).
• At least 3 years' experience in a finance function within a large, diverse organization.
• Experience in management accounts, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Knowledge of ISO systems or other quality management systems.
• Desirable: Experience with grant funding, including grant claims and applications.
• Desirable: Experience in managing and mentoring staff.

Benefits

• Starting on 23 days annual leave pro-rata plus 12 statutory days.
• Annual incremental pay increases.
• Auto-enrolment pension with employer contribution of 4% and employee contribution of 5%.
• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Staff development through training and learning opportunities.
• Staff recognition and reward incentives.
• Agile working benefits, including working from home and flexi-time policy.
• Cycle to Work scheme.

Application Process

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