Senior Finance Business Partner

RM Recruit is working with our a prominent public sector client based in Birmingham who are on the lookout to recruit a Senior Finance Business Partner on a two year fixed term contract basis. There is scope for this role to transition into a permanent role.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering financial expertise and strategic support across various departments. This role is critical in driving financial performance, supporting key decision-making processes, and ensuring robust financial management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading month end preparation and closedown
• Preparation of month end reporting to senior leadership
• Leading regular forecasting, analysis, and reporting
• Co-ordinating budget setting for new financial years
• Allocation of new funding and supporting budget managers with mobilising spending plans Developing reporting, forecasting and budgeting tools and methodologies
• Continuously updating processes and procedures
• Act as a senior advisor to departmental heads, providing comprehensive financial insights and strategic guidance.
• Develop and sustain strong relationships with key stakeholders, fostering a collaborative approach to financial management.
• Lead the preparation and analysis of financial reports, budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans.
• Conduct advanced financial analysis and modelling to support high-level business cases, projects, and strategic initiatives.
• Monitor and report on financial performance, identifying significant trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, policies, and procedures, promoting best practices in financial governance.
• Financial Planning
• Oversee the improvement of financial systems, processes, and controls in collaboration with the finance team.
• Utilise Oracle financial systems for effective financial data management and reporting.

As the ideal candidate, you will be Qualified (ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA) however, candidates who are QBE or Part Qualified will be considered. You will possess good experience of building financial models in Excel and possess experience of improving systems in a busy finance department. Public sector knowledge and experience is highly desirable coupled with eexperience of successfully building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders.

Proven experience as a Senior Finance Business Partner or in a similar financial role within the public sector is highly desirable coupled with good system knowledge. Oracle experience is highly desirable however, not essential.

Our client offers a fantastic pension package of c29% employer contribution and office presence is limited to twice per week at their offices in Birmingham.

RM Recruit is an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.