Finance Business Partner x2

Robertson Bell; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

An established public sector body is seeking two Finance Business Partners to join their dynamic finance team. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence financial planning and decision-making at a critical time for the organization. As a Finance Business Partner, you will provide insightful financial analysis, support strategic initiatives, and enhance financial governance. With flexible working arrangements and a commitment to professional development, this position is ideal for a qualified finance professional eager to make a tangible impact in the public sector. Join a team dedicated to delivering high-quality public services and shaping the future of financial planning.

Benefits

Substantial Annual Leave

Generous Employer Pension Contributions

Market Leading Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with experience in business partnering.
• Strong technical knowledge in financial reporting and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate financial analysis to support decision-making.
• Lead financial input into transformation initiatives and efficiency reviews.
• Develop business partnering relationships with operational managers.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial Reporting

Coaching

Education

Qualified Accountant (CCAB, CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA)

Job description

We are proud to be partnering with a public sector body to recruit for two Finance Business Partners at a pivotal time for the organisation's strategic development. This role presents an excellent opportunity to work at the heart of a dynamic finance team, supporting high-value services and helping shape the future of financial planning and decision-making.

As Finance Business Partner, you will play a vital role in enabling the organisation to deliver its priorities through effective financial analysis, planning, and advice. This role is an ideal fit for a qualified finance professional with strong stakeholder management skills and a passion for making a tangible impact.

You’ll work closely with operational leaders and senior managers to ensure strategic decisions are underpinned by high-quality financial insight. You’ll also support the delivery of the medium-term financial strategy and play a key role in transformation projects across key service areas.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Delivering insightful, timely, and accurate financial analysis and reporting to support service planning and decision-making
• Leading financial input into transformation initiatives and efficiency reviews
• Developing and maintaining effective business partnering relationships with operational managers and senior stakeholders
• Supporting the preparation and delivery of the medium-term financial strategy
• Enhancing financial governance, control, and internal processes across departments
• Coaching and developing financial and non-financial staff in financial management best practices
• Line managing finance colleagues and contributing to a culture of service excellence
• Supporting the year-end accounts closure process and statutory financial returns

These two Finance Business Partner roles will be based in Leicester and will offer incredibly flexible working arrangements with one office visit a week required. Please note these vacancies can also be offered on a part-time basis. As a new Finance Business Partner you will receive substantial annual leave, generous employer pension contributions as well as other market leading benefits!

We’re seeking a professional who:

• Is a fully qualified accountant (CCAB, CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA or equivalent)
• Has demonstrable experience working in a business partnering or strategic finance role, ideally within the public or regulated sector
• Brings strong technical knowledge in financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
• Can communicate complex financial information to non-specialist audiences with clarity and impact
• Has experience driving financial improvement and supporting operational change
• Thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and can influence senior stakeholders
• Is motivated to support the delivery of high-quality public services through sound financial planning

Interviews are taking place shortly – apply now to arrange a confidential conversation and learn more about the opportunity.