Finance Business Partner
- Location: Harwell
- Job Type: Full-time, hybrid working policy
- Salary: £34-40,000 per annum
We are seeking a Part-Qualified Finance Business Partner (FBP) to provide high-quality financial advice, information, analysis, and interpretation to support decision-making and strategic goals within our organisation. The FBP will play a crucial role in engaging with internal stakeholders at both strategic and operational levels to ensure effective, efficient, and robust financial management.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with finance colleagues, directorates, budget holders, senior managers, and directors to support the delivery of the company's strategy.
- Enhance the understanding of the business model of allocated directorates, including activities, challenges, and objectives, and assess their financial impact.
- Promote the Finance Business Partnering function by increasing awareness and transparency of financial policies, processes, and controls across the organisation.
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and accounting standards.
- Provide timely financial advice on the preparation of proposals and tenders, identifying associated costs, benefits, and risks.
- Deliver strong financial analysis and insights linking financial management reports to business strategies.
- Coordinate the development of financial plans for directorates, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- Manage financial aspects of projects, including claim preparation, invoicing, monitoring, and analysis.
- Produce accurate financial forecasts and plans, identifying potential opportunities and risks, and assist with mitigation plans.
- Lead the preparation and execution of external project audits.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Part Qualified Accountant or qualified by experience in a similar role.
- Demonstrated experience in supporting effective financial management and reporting.
- Strong interpersonal and influencing skills with resilience.
- Ability to establish and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent planning and prioritisation skills, capable of managing multiple sources.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to exercise judgement on complex financial issues.
- Excellent communication skills, capable of conveying financial matters to a broad audience.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package including 38.5 days of annual leave, enhanced pension plan, life assurance and professional development support.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Dynamic and supportive work environment.
To apply for the Finance Business Partner position, please submit your CV today to avoid missing out!