Your newpany
Hays Accountancy & Finance are currently working with our client, a high impact organisation undergoing a period of financial modernisation and operational transformation. The organisation ismitted to strongernance, value for money, and long term financial sustainability. As they strengthen their financial leadership capability, they are seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to join their Finance Directorate.
Your new role
1. Deliver high quality financial management, including reporting, forecasting, variance analysis and scenario modelling.
2. Provide data driven insight and challenge to senior leaders to support decision making and ensure value for money.
3. Lead the development and monitoring of annual and multi‑year budgets, business cases and financial plans.
4. Strengthen financialernance by ensuringpliance with controls, policies, and statutory requirements.
5. Identify and manage financial risks, escalating issues where necessary.
6. Support organisational change projects, providing financial modelling and expert guidance.
7. Drive continuous improvement across finance processes and contribute to the development of a modern finance function.
8. Build strong relationships with stakeholders, promoting financial awareness and delivering training where required.
9. Represent the finance team on internal working groups and deputise for senior finance leaders as needed.
What you'll need to succeed
10. Fully qualified accountant (CCAB/CIMA/CIPFA or equivalent).
11. Minimum 2 years’ experience in management accounting, financial analysis or business partnering at senior stakeholder level.
12. Strong analytical skills with experience presenting financial information to support decision making and performance improvement.
13. Advanced Excel skills and strong overall IT proficiency.
What you'll get in return
14. The opportunity to influence financial strategy and shape modern finance practices across a high impact public sector organisation.
15. Career progression opportunities and exposure to senior leadership decision making.
16. A supportive environment focused on innovation, professional development and continuous improvement.