Do you thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments? Are you passionate about driving strategic financial decision-making within the public sector? Do you excel at transforming data into actionable insights to support key stakeholders?
If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join a growing finance team in a newly restructured role as a Finance Business Partner. We are seeking experienced finance professionals to help guide key strategic decisions across multiple locations, with a focus on enhancing the quality of financial reporting and stakeholder confidence.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Provide strategic financial insight across up to four organisations in the group and central departments, focusing on budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
2. Rebuild confidence in financial data by producing timely, accurate reports and analysis.
3. Act as the primary financial advisor to senior stakeholders, including department leads, offering critical insights into risks, opportunities, and performance.
4. Work closely with stakeholders to prepare and review budgets, plan for potential slippages, and ensure long-term financial sustainability.
5. Support the year-end processes, audits, and system integrations, ensuring a smooth financial transition.
What We’re Looking For:
1. A fully qualified Accountant (essential) with proven experience in financial business partnering.
2. Strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work autonomously.
3. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders.
4. Flexibility to travel between Kettering, Corby, and Wisbech, with the option for remote working during off-peak periods.
Why Join Us?
1. Defined benefits pension scheme.
2. Generous holiday entitlement – 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
3. Employee Assistance Programme, free lunch and breakfast, cycle-to-work scheme, and salary sacrifice car lease options.
If you're ready to take the next step in your finance career and play a crucial role in shaping the future of financial decision-making in education, we want to hear from you!
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