Finance Business Partner + £15k Pension Contribution

Robertson Bell; London; Hybrid; GBP 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected public sector body is looking for a Finance Business Partner to join its finance team. This role involves delivering management information, supporting strategic decisions, and partnering with senior stakeholders. Offering a competitive salary, generous pension contribution, and flexible working, this opportunity is perfect for a qualified accountant eager to make an impact.

Benefits

Generous employer pension contribution of circa £15,000 per year

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with service

Access to a wide range of staff benefits and wellbeing initiatives

Flexible hybrid working

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Accountant with either ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data supporting business decisions.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with a proven ability to influence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate, timely management information to senior management.
• Provide variance analysis and support strategic decision-making.
• Identify and implement process improvements for excellence in reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Excel

Commercial acumen

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Finance Business Partner + £15k Pension Contribution

Are you a qualified Accountant looking to make a real impact in a unique and meaningful organisation that contributes c.£15k p.a. to your pension? Do you enjoy partnering with senior stakeholders to drive financial decision-making? Are you ready to take ownership of a key business area and shape financial planning from the front? If so, this could be your next opportunity!

Robertson Bell is pleased to be working with a well-respected public sector body to recruit a Finance Business Partner on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly skilled finance team within an organisation that plays a central role in preserving the nation’s history and informing its future.

In this role, you will:

• Be responsible for delivering accurate, timely and insightful management information to senior management teams across your assigned business areas.
• Provide incisive variance analysis and work proactively with budget holders to address issues and identify opportunities.
• Support strategic decision-making through investment appraisals and value-for-money analysis.
• Build strong partnerships with Heads of Department and Directors, advising on all financial aspects of planning, performance and forecasting.
• Help shape financial strategy and influence key decisions, applying commercial acumen to complex scenarios.
• Identify and implement process improvements, driving excellence in management reporting.

This role is based in Kew, London, and requires three days per week in the office, with flexible working arrangements for the remaining days.

In return, you will benefit from:

• A competitive salary of £51,000 per annum
• A generous employer pension contribution of circa £15,000 per year
• Flexible hybrid working
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with service
• Access to a wide range of staff benefits and wellbeing initiatives

The successful candidate will:

• Be a fully qualified Accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Possess strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data to support business decisions.
• Have excellent stakeholder engagement skills and a proven ability to influence at a senior level.
• Be a confident communicator who can translate financial data to non-finance professionals.
• Demonstrate advanced Excel skills and be comfortable using finance systems to support forecasting and reporting.

Applications will be reviewed continuously, so do apply today to ensure your application is considered!