Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner

Liverpool
51,000
Permanent

Sellick Partnership are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Finance Business Partner to join one of our not for profit clients based in Liverpool. This is a key role within the organisation, providing financial support, challenge and insight to operational and corporate teams.

The successful candidate will work closely with budget holders and senior managers to drive financial performance, support strategic decision-making and ensure the effective use of resources to deliver high-quality services.

Key Responsibilities;

• Partner with operational and service managers to support budget setting, forecasting and long-term financial planning.
• Produce accurate monthly management accounts, forecasts and variance analysis.
• Provide insightful financial information and recommendations to support decision-making.
• Monitor financial performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and value for money.
• Support the preparation of annual budgets and business plans.

• Act as a trusted adviser to budget holders and senior leaders.
• Challenge assumptions and provide financial insight to support business objectives.
• Present financial information in a clear and accessible way to non-financial stakeholders.
• Support managers in understanding financial risks and opportunities within their services.
• Build strong working relationships across the organisation.

• Ensure financial reporting is timely, accurate and compliant with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support the preparation of reports for Executive Team, Committees and Board meetings.
• Assist with year-end processes and external audit requirements.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of financial controls and processes.

Skills & Knowledge;

• Ideally part qualified/ qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).

• Significant experience in a finance business partnering or management accounting role.
• Experience of preparing budgets, forecasts and management accounts.
• Proven ability to analyse complex financial information and present recommendations clearly.
• Experience of working collaboratively with non-financial managers and senior stakeholders.

• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and business acumen.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in financial systems.
• Ability to influence and challenge constructively.

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