Do you have experience effectively partnering with non-financial stakeholders to ensure budget ownership? Are you a qualified accountant looking for a role where you can leverage your financial expertise to influence strategic decision-making and drive business performance? Are you looking for an opportunity to step into a dynamic finance business partnering role that offers substantial growth opportunities and a competitive benefits package? If yes, read on.
Robertson Bell are excited to partner with this prestigious public sector organisation as they go to market for a Finance Business Partner. The role entails collaborating with professional services and departments, overseeing budgets, and spearheading diverse projects. We are seeking a qualified or finalist candidate proficient in Excel and possessing strong commercial acumen.
The contract length is flexible, offering both full-time and part-time options. Apply now to join a dynamic team and make an impact in the education sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for working closely with professional services and external departments to ensure budget ownership
- Handling month-end tasks, business plans, and various projects
- Engaging in business partnering activities by meeting with department heads and Managers on a regular basis
- Ensuring timely closure of month-end by workday number four, including reconciliation, new journals, capital grants, and commentaries
- Identifying and implementing cost-saving opportunities on an ad hoc basis
- Looking after professional services and managing project and business cases as required
- Collaborating with various stakeholders to manage budgets effectively and efficiently
This role is situated in Gloucestershire, providing a hybrid working arrangement that allows the candidate the flexibility to choose between full-time or part-time hours. This setup ensures a healthy work-life balance, enabling individuals to tailor their work schedule to best suit their personal and professional needs.
Person Specification
- The candidate should be a qualified or finalist Accountant.
- Strong Excel skills, including knowledge of SUMIFS, lookups, and pivot tables.
- Previous experience in business partnering, utilising good communication skills.
- Knowledge of SQL would be advantageous for the role.
- A commercial element in their sector experience, with backgrounds in construction or retail management will be beneficial.
- The ability to work efficiently and hit the ground running is crucial.
Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis and the vacancy may close early. To avoid disappointment, apply now!