Senior Finance Business Partner

Michael Page (UK); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive opportunity for a driven Senior Finance Business Partner to join a national charity focused on creating positive social change. In this role, you'll provide strategic financial support, lead budgeting processes, and ensure compliance with regulations while fostering strong relationships within the organization.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Flexible working arrangements

Ongoing support for training and development

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years' PQE.
• Strong accounting expertise in public sector or not-for-profit finance.
• Motivated and ambitious with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic finance partner to senior leaders.
• Lead on budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Produce clear, accurate financial reporting and analysis.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Accounting expertise

Education

Professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent)

Job description

A progressive opportunity for a driven Senior Finance Business Partner to make a meaningful impact in a purpose-driven charity.

Client Details

Our client is a national charity focused on creating positive social change for disadvantaged communities. With a strong values-driven approach, they deliver impactful services that support inclusion, opportunity, and long-term outcomes. This is an opportunity to join an organisation where purpose, compassion, and integrity guide every decision.

Description

• Act as a strategic finance partner to senior leaders, providing insight and challenge to support effective decision-making.
• Lead on budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes, ensuring resources are aligned with strategic priorities and service delivery outcomes.
• Produce clear, accurate financial reporting and analysis to inform operational and strategic discussions across a diverse range of services.
• Support the financial evaluation of contract renewals and extensions, ensuring continued value for money.
• Build strong relationships with both finance and non-finance stakeholders, promoting financial awareness and accountability across the organisation.
• Ensure compliance with charity sector regulations and internal controls, supporting a culture of transparency and good governance.
• Support long-term financial planning and sustainability, enabling expansion of services in line with strategic goals and emerging community needs.

Profile

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent).
• A minimum of 5 years' PQE.
• Strong accounting expertise in public sector or not-for-profit finance.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and influence non-finance leaders.
• Motivated and ambitious, with a proactive approach to growing in the role and maintaining a visible presence across national sites.

Job Offer

• £59,000 - £64,000 per annum.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Flexible working arrangements - 2x days onsite in between Birmingham office and in service centres.
• Ongoing support for training and development.