Do you thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments? Are you passionate about driving strategic financial decision-making within the public sector? Do you excel at transforming data into actionable insights to support key stakeholders?
If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join a growing finance team in a newly restructured role as a Finance Business Partner. We are seeking experienced finance professionals to help guide key strategic decisions for across multiple locations, with a focus on enhancing the quality of financial reporting and stakeholder confidence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic financial insight across up to four organisations in the group and central departments, focusing on budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
- Rebuild confidence in financial data by producing timely, accurate reports and analysis.
- Act as the primary financial advisor to senior stakeholders, including department leads, offering critical insights into risks, opportunities, and performance.
- Work closely with stakeholders to prepare and review budgets, plan for potential slippages, and ensure long-term financial sustainability.
- Support the year-end processes, audits, and system integrations, ensuring a smooth financial transition.
What We're Looking For:
- A fully qualified Accountant (essential) with proven experience in financial business partnering.
- Strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work autonomously.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders.
- Flexibility to travel between Kettering, Corby, and Wisbech, with the option for remote working during off-peak periods.
Why Join Us?
- Defined benefits pension scheme.
- Generous holiday entitlement – 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Support for professional development.
- Employee Assistance Programme, free lunch and breakfast, cycle-to-work scheme, and salary sacrifice car lease options.
If you're ready to take the next step in your finance career and play a crucial role in shaping the future of financial decision-making in education, we want to hear from you!