Finance Business Partner

We are proud to be partnering with a public sector body to recruit for a permanent Finance Business Partner to join their team at a pivotal time for the organisation’s strategic development. This role presents an excellent opportunity to work at the heart of a dynamic finance team, supporting high-value services and helping shape the future of financial planning and decision-making.

As Finance Business Partner, you will play a vital role in enabling the organisation to deliver its priorities through effective financial analysis, planning, and advice. This role is an ideal fit for a qualified finance professional with strong stakeholder management skills and a passion for making a tangible impact.

You’ll work closely with operational leaders and senior managers to ensure strategic decisions are underpinned by high-quality financial insight. You’ll also support the delivery of the medium-term financial strategy and play a key role in transformation projects across key service areas.

Key responsibilities will include:

Delivering insightful, timely, and accurate financial analysis and reporting to support service planning and decision-making
Leading financial input into transformation initiatives and efficiency reviews
Developing and maintaining effective business partnering relationships with operational managers and senior stakeholders
Supporting the preparation and delivery of the medium-term financial strategy
Enhancing financial governance, control, and internal processes across departments
Coaching and developing financial and non-financial staff in financial management best practices
Line managing finance colleagues and contributing to a culture of service excellence
Supporting the year-end accounts closure process and statutory financial returns

This Finance Business Partner role will be based in Leicester and will offer incredibly flexible working arrangements with one office visit a week required. Please note this vacancy can also be offered on a part-time basis. As a new Finance Business Partner you will receive substantial annual leave, generous employer pension contributions as well as other market leading benefits!

We’re seeking a professional who:

Is a fully qualified accountant (CCAB, CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA or equivalent)
Has demonstrable experience working in a business partnering or strategic finance role, ideally within the public or regulated sector
Brings strong technical knowledge in financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
Can communicate complex financial information to non-specialist audiences with clarity and impact
Has experience driving financial improvement and supporting operational change
Thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and can influence senior stakeholders
Is motivated to support the delivery of high-quality public services through sound financial planning

Interviews are taking place shortly – apply now to arrange a confidential conversation and learn more about the opportunity.