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 (CIPFA / ACCA / CIMA)
Strong public-sector / local authority finance experience
Proven experience partnering senior stakeholders
Budget setting, monitoring, and forecasting experience
Strong Excel and financial modelling capability
Experience managing or supervising staff (highly desirable)
Children's Services / Social Care finance experience advantageous
What's on Offer:
Flexible hybrid working
Purpose-driven role with tangible social impact
Supportive and forward-thinking finance leadership
Opportunity to join on a permanent or interim basis
How to Apply
If you are interested, please submit your CV along with your required day rate. If successful, Brad will be in touch to discuss further details.
Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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