Prospectus is delighted to be working with the Civil Service, searching for a Finance Business Partner to join an innovative team. You will help to shape the team and wider Finance function as the organisation continues to make the transition from providing a traditional back-office service, to being a strategic, business facing function. Working alongside senior leaders across the organisation, we will as a team, provide insight, challenge, and advice to support better decision making and improved performance. This organisation has a long and proud history in ensuring a fair planning system for England. The work they do has a significant impact on people's lives, their communities, and the economy. The Finance Business Partner will be experienced within an active partnering role, supporting business areas with their budgets, advising on best practice, and challenging where needed, and helping the improvement of performance. You will also hold line management experience and enjoy coaching and supporting the development of your team. You will also assist in the preparation of business cases where required, and support ad hoc project work, which being a government department, can be wide ranging and interesting. The successful candidate will have experience of working with SAP, and will hold a full qualification in accountancy, UK CCAB or CIMA, with current membership of a professional body. You must also be able to work in Bristol regularly throughout your probation period, and visit when needed once training is complete. You will also have the demonstrable experience to enable the above activities. Please click through to the job pack for further details of the role. Candidates with international accountancy qualifications must have completed conversion to UK CCAB or CIMA prior to application. As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.