Finance Business Partner - HMP Forest Bank Finance Business Partner Location: HMP Forest Bank We are seeking a commercially minded Finance Business Partner to play a key role in driving financial performance and supporting operational decision-making at HMP Forest Bank. This is a high-impact role where you will provide financial leadership, deliver insight-led analysis, and work closely with senior stakeholders to optimise performance within a complex contract environment. The Role You will lead all financial planning and reporting activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and month-end processes, ensuring robust controls and high-quality output. Acting as a trusted advisor to the operational team, you will interpret financial data, challenge performance, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability. You will also oversee financial compliance, support contract management, and contribute to strategic initiatives, while leading and developing a small finance team. Key Responsibilities Deliver accurate and insightful financial reporting, analysis, and forecasts Partner with operational leaders to drive performance and informed decision-making Identify risks, opportunities, and efficiency improvements across the contract Ensure strong financial governance, controls, and compliance Support commercial strategy, contract performance, and business planning Lead, develop, and manage a team of finance professionals About You Qualified accountant with significant post-qualification experience Proven experience in finance business partnering at a senior level Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence and challenge Highly analytical, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights Excellent stakeholder management skills in a complex, matrix environment Experience within large or complex contract environments is desirable Why Apply This is an opportunity to work in a strategic, visible role where you can directly influence business performance, shape decision-making, and contribute to continuous improvement in a dynamic operational setting. 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By living these hallmarks each day, you help build routines, rituals and behaviours that show what good looks like. You recognise and encourage the right actions, and you lead with intention - knowing every moment of connection counts. Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. You'll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you'll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer 20 Sodexo benefits such as Sodexo retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online, Gym discount to maintain a healthy lifestyle, a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support to overcome whenever life has its obstacles including emotional support, legal and financial advice. For further details regarding our Sodexo benefits please see attached. Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today! About The Company At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we're on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds. We're a Disability Confident Leader employer. We're committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.