Head of Finance Business Partnering

Michael Page (UK); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A national not-for-profit organization is seeking a Finance Business Partner to influence senior leaders and drive financial sustainability. The role involves leading a finance team and ensuring accurate reporting and analysis. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with strong commercial acumen and excellent stakeholder management skills. The position offers a hybrid work policy and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Hybrid work policy

30 days annual leave

Festive office shutdown

Qualifications

• Proven track record of leading a finance business partnering team.
• Ability to interpret complex policies into practical financial advice.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic partnership to senior leaders.
• Lead and develop the Finance Business Partnering team.
• Deliver accurate reporting and analysis.

Skills

Strategic financial insight

Leadership in finance

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Financial modelling

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic partnership to senior leaders, influencing decision-making.
• Drive social impact by driving financial sustainability.
• Provide strategic financial insight and challenge to senior leaders on contract and business performance.
• Lead and develop the Finance Business Partnering team, driving a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high performance.
• Deliver accurate and timely reporting, forecasting, and analysis to support decision-making and performance improvement.
• Embed the Finance Business Partnering model across the organisation, ensuring it is integral to strategic and operational decisions.
• Work closely with the CFO on financial forecasting, planning, and risk management.
• Promote financial literacy across the organisation, driving efficiency and value for money.

About Our Client

Our client is a national not-for-profit organisation with a strong social mission. Operating at scale across the UK, they are committed to delivering high-quality services that create meaningful impact for communities, underpinned by strong financial stewardship and long-term sustainability.

The Successful Applicant

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent or QBE (qualified by experience)).
• Proven track record of leading a finance business partnering team.
• Strong commercial acumen, with experience influencing senior stakeholders and driving performance.
• Ability to interpret complex policies, contracts, or legislation into practical financial advice.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including presenting to non-finance colleagues.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial modelling skills.

What's on Offer

• Hybrid work policy - 2x days on site.
• £52,000 - £55,000.
• 30 days annual leave - plus bank holidays and festive office shutdown.
• Play a key role in driving financial sustainability and impact in a purpose-driven organisation.