Provide financial insight and support to budget managers to drive informed decisions and effective resource management.
Client Details
Our client is a leading UK public sector regulator, committed to ensuring transparency, accountability, and effective management of public funds. They are looking for a skilled finance professional to strengthen their business partnering capabilities and support their financial objectives.
Description
* Act as a trusted finance partner to budget managers and senior stakeholders.
* Support month-end and year-end close processes, including accruals and audit preparation.
* Deliver budgets, forecasts, analysis, and reporting to inform decision-making.
* Support budget holders with expenditure monitoring and financial processes, including purchasing.
* Assist in budget setting for new financial years and allocation of new funding.
* Liaise with internal and external auditors as required.
* Develop and deliver finance training for non-finance colleagues.
* Lead continuous improvement initiatives in financial processes and reporting.
* Proactively identify risks and opportunities, advising senior decision-makers accordingly.
Profile
* Experience in finance business partnering, providing analysis and insight to influence senior decision-making.
* Strong technical expertise in Excel and financial systems, with a focus on continuous improvement.
* Experienced in public sector finance and managing public funds.
* Skilled in month-end, year-end, and forecasting processes.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, able to translate technical finance information to non-finance audiences.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset, proactive and commercially aware.
Job Offer
* Up to £52,000 per annum.
* Hybrid working - typically 2 days onsite in Central Birmingham.
* 25 days' annual leave (increasing to 30 with service) plus bank holidays and 2.5 days privilege leave.
* Civil service pension scheme with excellent employer contributions.
* Fees paid for membership of relevant professional bodies.
* Flexible working arrangements.
* Up to 3 volunteering days per year.
* Health and wellbeing initiatives, recognition schemes, and exclusive discounts.
* Generous parental leave, enhanced sick pay, and career development opportunities.