Finance Business Partner - Up to £47k Benefits Your new company Hays are supporting a large international charity based in Birmingham who are looking to recruit a Finance Business Partner into their team. They are offering an opportunity to join a well-established organisation which offers hybrid working and a range of benefits. Your new role The Finance Business Partner role involves delivering strategic financial support to operational teams, enabling informed decision-making across services. The position focusses on producing accurate management accounts, leading budget processes, and advising on donor compliance, while also fostering strong relationships with both finance and non-finance stakeholders. It requires a qualified finance professional with experience in charity accounting, data analysis, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement. What you'll need to succeed Professional Qualification: A recognised finance qualification (e.g. CCAB, CIMA) with ongoing professional development. Strong Business Partnering Skills: Ability to build effective relationships with both finance and non-finance stakeholders, offering strategic financial insights. Management Accounting Expertise: Proven experience in producing accurate monthly management accounts, forecasts, and variance analysis. Budgeting and Forecasting: Experience leading annual budget processes and managing multi-cost-centre environments. Charity Sector Knowledge: Understanding of charity fund accounting, SORP, VAT, Gift Aid, and donor compliance. Advanced Excel Skills: Proficiency in data manipulation using pivot tables, lookups, and other advanced Excel functions. Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret complex financial data and present it in a clear, actionable format. Communication Skills: Confident in presenting financial performance to senior management and supporting decision-making. System Proficiency: Experience with finance systems like SUN and CRM platforms, ensuring accurate coding and reconciliations. Leadership and Training: Capable of line managing staff and delivering training to finance and non-finance colleagues. What you'll get in return Salary up to £47,000 Hybrid working with at least 2 days working from home What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. 4682967