Finance Business Partner, Luton, Bedfordshire
Client: HAYS Specialist Recruitment
Location: Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 2
Posted: 02.05.2025
Expiry Date: 16.06.2025
Job Description:
Your new company, Hays Accountancy & Finance, is recruiting a Finance Business Partner on behalf of our client, who supports individuals and families living with disabilities, autism, and brain injuries. The role is crucial in ensuring the organisation performs effectively and efficiently, complying with all external and internal reporting and compliance requirements. The role will supervise a broad range of functions within the finance department, primarily focusing on management accounts, variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and staff management. Staff development and mentoring are key aspects of this role.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Contribute to Finance Improvement Plans for services.
2. Assist with grant applications and claims.
3. Support grant and verification audits.
4. Lead supplier contract reviews and renewals, including tender processes.
5. Prepare monthly management accounts reports, including variance reports.
6. Oversee budgeting and forecasting processes.
7. Provide project management support.
8. Ensure compliance with statutory returns (e.g., Companies House, Charity Commission).
9. Promote GDPR compliance and cybersecurity within the department.
10. Line management and staff training.
11. Support and mentor staff.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, CIPFA, or ACCA).
* At least 3 years' experience in a finance function within a large, diverse organisation.
* Experience in management accounts, forecasting, and budgeting.
* Knowledge of ISO systems or other quality management systems.
* Desirable: Experience with grant funding, including grant claims and applications.
* Management and mentoring experience is desirable.
Benefits:
* Starting on 23 days annual leave pro-rata plus 12 statutory days.
* Annual incremental pay increases.
* Auto-enrolment pension with employer contribution of 4% and employee contribution of 5%.
* Occupational Sick Pay Scheme.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Staff development through training and learning opportunities.
* Staff recognition and reward incentives.
* Flexible working benefits, including working from home and flexi-time policy.
* Cycle to Work scheme.
Next Steps:
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