Phone number removed) Finance Business Partner Maritime and Coastguard Agency Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 16th November 2025 Location: Southampton (Hybrid) Salary: £57,515 - A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% Contract Type: Permanent – Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time MCA's Finance vision is to put finance at the heart of decision making to enable and protect delivery of MCA’s strategic goals. The Finance Business Partnering model is critical to this and requires Finance Business Partners to act in the following roles. Business Expert - to have a deep understanding of their business area and use their knowledge and expertise to add value. Influential Voice – provide the financial ‘voice’ of the business, using effective communication skills to translate and align the business and finance agendas, and to influence strategy and provide constructive challenge to enhance the quality of decision-making. Financial Advisor - provide the business with insight and recommendations to facilitate delivery of their strategy. Being the source of technical knowledge, strategic insight, commercial acumen and an understanding of business risk and opportunity. Top Responsibilities * Develop and maintain strong relationships with the Executive Director and senior stakeholders within partnering business area, in particular developing trust and rapport, to influence and challenge decision making, ensuring that Finance is considered in strategic, commercial and operational decisions. * Develop a good understanding of the business area, seeking opportunities to better understand the commercial and operational drivers with a focus on complex or high-risk issues. * Provide strategic advice and analysis on financial impact, performance and risk to senior stakeholders and, through this, contribute to the strategic direction of the business area. * Present accurate and clearly communicated financial management information and analysis to Directorate Management Boards to ensure appropriate financial management. * Provide recommendations and value adding insight to support decision making within the business area and to drive efficiency and effectiveness. * Work alongside Executive Director and senior stakeholders within partnering business area to ensure that credible financial plans are developed, and included within the Agency’s longer term financial planning, annual budgeting, monthly forecasting. Provide constructive challenge to ensure plans are realistic and achievable. * Support the Director of Finance and Transformation, Chief Financial Officer and Accounting Officer in their roles as a member of the and the Executive Team and MCA Board, ensuring that the agency’s Financial Management Strategy and the related financial controls are operated effectively. Benefits * Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here * 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave). * 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday. * Access to the staff discount portal. * Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc. * Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues. * 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff. * Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. About you To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: * Experience in a Finance Business Partner, or relevant financial management or financial strategy role * Highly developed interpersonal and influencing skills Essential qualifications: * Qualified in CCAB/ CIMAA How to Apply Read the full job description and apply at CS Jobs using the link provided This vacancy closes at 23:55 on Sunday 16th November 2025