Interim Finance Business Partner - #2100650

Your new company
Hays are partnering with a well-respected public sector entity that plays a vital role across the UK. This is an opportunity to join an organisation with a meaningful social purpose, working alongside senior leaders to help deliver key strategic and operational objectives. Offering a professional and collaborative working environment, the organisation has built an excellent reputation within its sector and provides a range of attractive benefits, including flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

Your new role
Due to maternity leave, our client is seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to join their finance team on a long-term contract through to October 2027.

Reporting into the Head of Finance, you will act as a trusted business partner to a range of senior stakeholders, including Directors. You will provide financial insight, challenge and support to help drive informed decision-making across the organisation.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Building strong relationships with senior budget holders and directors
• Leading monthly forecasting activities and supporting cashflow forecasting
• Meeting regularly with stakeholders to review financial performance and projected outturns
• Identifying financial risks and opportunities and ensuring appropriate action is taken
• Preparing and presenting month-end financial reports
• Managing actuals, accruals and prepayments within the month-end process
• Supporting budget readiness and change requests where required
• Analysing financial data and translating complex information into clear business recommendations
• Working with SUN financial systems, Excel reporting tools and the organisation's P2P system

This role offers a hybrid working pattern, with two days per week in the Manchester City Centre office and three days working from home.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Previous experience operating in a Management Accountant/Finance Business Partner role
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and challenge senior leaders
• Experience delivering budgeting, forecasting and month-end processes
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to adapt your style to different audiences
• A proactive approach to identifying and managing financial risks and opportunities
• Strong Excel skills and financial analysis capability
• Experience within the public sector, wider public sector, not-for-profit or regulated environments would be highly advantageous
• Qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience (QBE) candidates will all be considered

What you'll get in return
In return, you'll receive a unique chance to earn a long-term daily rate up to £262.50, alongside the opportunity to join a respected public sector organisation in a role where you can make a genuine impact. The position offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement, with two days per week based in Manchester and the remainder working remotely, as well as a 36-hour working week that supports a healthy work-life balance. This is an initial 14-month assignment, providing the opportunity to work within a collaborative, professional environment and partner with senior stakeholders across the organisation.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, please click "apply" and we will revert to the most relevant applications as soon as possible.

Consultant Details: Benjamin Stanton
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