Finance Business Partner (18 months FTC) (0963)

Transport for Wales; Pontypridd; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for Wales is seeking a Finance Business Partner to support financial planning and performance across directorates. You will deliver budgets, forecasts and financial insights to senior management, helping drive strategic decisions and value creation.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to provide robust analysis, champion governance, and support continuous improvement within the organisation.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA and business partnering experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and delivery of financial plans, budgets and forecasts for assigned business areas.
• Produce management information, dashboards and commentary to inform decisions.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support strategic decisions with risk/opportunity insights.
• Challenge assumptions with senior leaders to ensure value for money and alignment with the business plan.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Management reporting

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Excel

Financial systems

Job description

Please note: this is a 18 month fixed-term contract.

The Role

The Finance Business Partner supports the provision of financial support to one or more functional directorates. They will be at the heart of decisions, supporting the organisation to deliver on its business plan and corporate objectives. The Finance Business Partner will work within a team to provide strategic, value-adding financial insight and analysis to senior management and budget owners, enabling effective decision-making. As a key interface with the organisation, they work with the wider Finance and Governance team to coordinate the delivery of services across complex operational and capital portfolios. They will operate within governance and controls framework and will support efficiency and continuous improvement.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and delivery of financial plans, budgets and forecasts for assigned business areas, ensuring accuracy and alignment with organisational objectives and contribution to the development of actionable insights to inform business decisions.
• Contribute to the timely and accurate production and critical review of management information and accounts, financial analysis, and performance dashboards. Use analytical tools and techniques to identify trends, risks, and opportunities that support the achievement of business objectives.
• Partner with assigned business areas and cross-functional teams to provide insightful financial analysis and recommendations that support strategic and operational decision-making. This includes identifying and evaluating financial risks and opportunities, and communicating them appropriately.
• Partner with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to challenge assumptions, influence strategic initiatives, and ensure financial implications are fully considered in key business decisions and investment cases to ensure outcomes are value for money and in accord with the Business Plan and remit.

Who We're Looking For

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with demonstrable experience in business partnering or financial management within a complex organisation.
• High level of proficiency in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.
• Demonstrable commercial acumen and ability to translate financial data into actionable business insight.
• Good interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial systems.
• Good understanding of financial governance, control frameworks, and compliance requirements.

Welsh Language Skills

While not essential for this role, Welsh language skills would make a great addition to your application.

TfW support anyone who wants to learn Welsh or improve their skills. We offer online learning, classroom courses and funding attendance at local community courses.

Equal Opportunities

We're changing the way the transport industry looks. By celebrating and embracing differences, we're building a workforce that represents Wales. We need talented people from all backgrounds and cultures to bring their perspectives and experiences. Diverse teams make better decisions and drive innovation. "Join us in transforming the way Wales travels."

Who We Are

Transport for Wales is changing the way Wales travels, making sustainable transport the first choice. We're building a multimodal integrated transport network called the T Network, making it easier for people to travel by train, bus, walking, wheeling and cycling.

We are a Disability Confident Leader. Let us know about any reasonable adjustments you may need in the recruitment process and as part of the role if you are successful.