Finance Business Partner

Overview

Are you ready to step into a key strategic role that combines financial leadership with business partnering? Do you have the confidence to advise senior stakeholders and influence major financial decisions? Would you value the chance to lead, develop, and inspire within a collaborative and forward-thinking finance team? If yes, look no further!

Working as part of a high-performing team, as a Finance Partner you'll provide expert financial advice and support to senior leaders across the organisation. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you'll take a lead role in the preparation of management information, financial analysis, and strategic planning - helping to ensure that budgets, forecasts, and business decisions are robust, well-informed, and aligned to organisational goals.

Responsibilities

The key duties of this Finance Partner will be:

• Providing a comprehensive financial support service to senior managers, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
• Preparing financial reports for Directors and consolidating them into organisation-wide monitoring reports for leadership and board review.
• Advising on financial strategy, risk, and value-for-money principles to support effective decision-making.
• Leading, motivating and developing finance staff, supporting a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Deputising for the Finance Manager as required and representing Finance in key meetings and working groups.
• Driving improvements in financial processes, systems, and reporting to enhance service quality and efficiency.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who thrives on challenge, enjoys partnering with senior stakeholders, and wants to contribute to an organisation with a strong social mission. You'll be joining a collaborative, forward-thinking finance team where your ideas will be valued and your professional development actively supported.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will be:

• A CCAB-qualified or part-qualified accountant (or equivalent).
• Experienced in management accounting, financial planning, and report preparation, ideally within a complex or public sector environment.
• Skilled at building relationships with non-financial managers and explaining complex financial information clearly.
• Confident using financial systems, spreadsheets, and analytical tools to interpret and present data effectively.
• A proactive and solutions-focused individual with strong time management, communication, and leadership skills.

This role offers hybrid working, with a base in West Yorkshire and flexibility to work from home up to three days per week.

If you're ready to use your financial expertise to make a tangible impact in a purpose-led organisation, don't delay and apply today!