Senior Finance Business Partner

Michael Page Finance; Scotland; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established healthcare organisation in Taunton seeks a Senior Finance Business Partner. This role involves providing financial insights, managing a small team, and ensuring effective budgeting and performance improvements. Candidates should have professional qualifications in accounting, strong line management experience, and excellent communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary, annual leave, and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

23 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Wellness day each year

Holiday entitlement increases annually up to 28 days

Access to statutory pension scheme

Private medical insurance

5% annual performance bonus

Qualifications

• Professional qualifications in accounting or finance (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Proven experience in financial planning, analysis, and business partnering.
• Strong line management experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Line management and development of a small team.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Partner with department heads to develop and manage budgets effectively.
• Prepare detailed financial reports and forecasts to inform business planning.

Skills

Financial planning and analysis

Business partnering

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Professional qualifications in accounting or finance (e.g., ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Financial systems

Job description

The Senior Finance Business Partner role in the healthcare industry involves working with key stakeholders to provide financial insights and support strategic decision-making. In Taunton, this role requires strong financial acumen and the ability to drive performance improvements. Line management experience is required, and somebody with enthusiasm and energy to help this organisation realise the ambitious yet realistic goals they have in place is needed.

Client Details

This is a well-established organisation in the healthcare industry, committed to delivering exceptional services to its clients. As a medium-sized company, it offers a collaborative working environment and a focus on professional growth and development.

Description

• Line management and development of a small team.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Partner with department heads to develop and manage budgets effectively.
• Prepare detailed financial reports and forecasts to inform business planning.
• Identify opportunities for performance improvement and cost optimisation.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies.
• Lead the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements.
• Support the implementation of financial systems and processes.
• Mentor and develop junior team members within the Accounting & Finance department.

Profile

A successful Lead Finance Business Partner should have:

• Professional qualifications in accounting or finance (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Proven experience in financial planning, analysis, and business partnering.
• Strong line management experience.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and reporting standards.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in financial systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary (contact Rhys Lewis, the Senior Consultant managing this position for more details)
• 23 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, and a wellness day each year.
• Holiday entitlement increases by a day each year, up to a maximum of 28 days.
• Access to a statutory pension scheme and private medical insurance.
• 5% annual performance bonus.
• Supportive and professional working environment in Taunton.

If you are ready to take on this rewarding Senior Finance Business Partner role in the healthcare industry, we encourage you to apply today!