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Finance Business Partner

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Bristol

On-site

GBP 79,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Join a forward-thinking organization as a Finance Business Partner, where you will provide high-quality financial advice and commercial expertise. In this pivotal role, you will manage budgeting, financial planning, and reporting while collaborating with senior managers and various services. Your insights will drive business transformation and policy development, ensuring effective financial controls and minimizing risks. This is an exciting opportunity to shape financial strategies and frameworks that align with corporate objectives, all while working in a dynamic and supportive environment. If you are passionate about finance and eager to make a significant impact, this role is for you.

Proven experience in financial management and budgeting.
Strong analytical skills with a focus on financial reporting.

Deliver strategic financial management and budget oversight.
Lead the development of key financial documents and reports.

Financial Management

Budgeting

Financial Reporting

Predictive Analytics

Cost Analysis

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Professional Finance Qualification (e.g., CIMA, ACCA)

Finance Business Partner

Location: Bristol Pay: £78,688 per annum Reference: 5261185 Type: Full-time, Permanent

Role Summary: Responsible for providing high-quality financial advice, commercial expertise, and management accounting services to the organisation. Key duties include budgeting, financial planning, forecasting, and financial reporting. The role requires working collaboratively with senior managers, councillors, and various services across the finance function.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver strategic and operational financial management, including budget management and business case development.
Assist in preparing information for senior officers, councillors, and the public on financial issues.
Ensure effective financial controls and minimise financial risk.
Support business development using predictive analytics and financial modelling.
Lead the development of key financial documents and reports.
Promote value-for-money services through evidence-based reporting and cost analysis.
Provide financial insight for business transformation and policy development.
Manage annual accounts closure and external audit relationships.
Develop and maintain financial management frameworks and policies.
Lead on Capital and Investment Strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate strategies.

Specific Role Outcomes: