Finance Business Partner Permanent: £55,609 - £59,027 OR Interim: £41.42 per hour Contract options: Permanent / Interim / Interim-to-Permanent Working pattern: Hybrid (minimum 2 days per week onsite - East Midlands) Hours: 37 per week A Children's Trust are seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to support Children's Services, providing high-quality financial insight, leadership, and challenge to senior stakeholders while helping to improve outcomes for children and young people. This is a highly visible role, reporting to the Head of Finance, with responsibility for both strategic finance support and operational leadership. Key Responsibilities: Production of monthly management accounts, forecasts, and budget monitoring reports Leading annual budget setting, business planning, and medium-term financial planning Acting as the key finance contact for senior budget holders across Children's Services Managing and developing the Payments / Carer Payments team Ensuring accurate and timely payments to carers, families, and third-party providers Maximising grant income and external funding streams Supporting internal and external audit processes Reviewing, developing, and maintaining financial processes and controls (Oracle Financials) Leading the development and application of Financial Regulations and Procedures Essential Requirements: Fully qualified accountant (...