Your new company
Hays are supporting a large international charity based in Birmingham who are looking to recruit a Finance Business Partner into their team. They are offering an opportunity to join a well-established organisation which offers hybrid working and a range of benefits.

Your new role
The Finance Business Partner role involves delivering strategic financial support to operational teams, enabling informed decision-making across services. The position focusses on producing accurate management accounts, leading budget processes, and advising on donor compliance, while also fostering strong relationships with both finance and non-finance stakeholders. It requires a qualified finance professional with experience in charity accounting, data analysis, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

What you'll need to succeed

• Professional Qualification: A recognised finance qualification (e. CCAB, CIMA) with ongoing professional development.
• Strong Business Partnering Skills: Ability to build effective relationships with both finance and non-finance stakeholders, offering strategic financial insights.
• Management Accounting Expertise: Proven experience in producing accurate monthly management accounts, forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Experience leading annual budget processes and managing multi-cost-centre environments.
• Charity Sector Knowledge: Understanding of charity fund accounting, SORP, VAT, Gift Aid, and donor compliance.
• Advanced Excel Skills: Proficiency in data manipulation using pivot tables, lookups, and other advanced Excel functions.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret complex financial data and present it in a clear, actionable format.
• Communication Skills: Confident in presenting financial performance to senior management and supporting decision-making.
• System Proficiency: Experience with finance systems like SUN and CRM platforms, ensuring accurate coding and reconciliations.
• Leadership and Training: Capable of line managing staff and delivering training to finance and non-finance colleagues.

What you'll get in return

• Salary up to £47,000
• Hybrid working with at least 2 days working from home

What you need to do now
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