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Job description

To deliver tailored finance solutions to meet the needs of their area of their business. Building on traditional management accountant skills the post-holder will interpret financial results, explain these clearly to budget-holders, aiding them in their strategic and operational decision making. The Finance Business Partner will have a commercial approach and will look forward, bring new perspectives and operate as an internal consultant, embedding finance within the organisation. Developing effective working partnerships with staff at various levels and across multiple sites the post-holder will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Develop a business partner approach within designated service delivery areas of the business ensuring that you fully understand the needs of your internal customers and that Finance provides a service they value.
• Understand and be involved in the development of the strategic direction of the organisation.
• Attend and contribute to business and planning meetings in partnership with the service delivery management teams, supporting decision making and ensuring financial implications are known and considered.
• Provide high quality advice and direction on financial strategies, policy, standards and practices.
• Support in the development of and compliance with financial governance systems and procedures. Assist in internal audit work, highlighting and ensuring best practice is followed by staff.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Ability to work flexibly to meet organisational needs, including attendance at different Inspire locations where required.
• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent) OR Part-qualified accountant with substantial relevant experience in financial management, management accounting or finance business partnering.
• Preparing and interpreting management accounts, budgets and forecasts.
• Analysing financial and operational information, identifying key trends, risks and opportunities.
• Presenting and explaining financial information clearly to managers and other non-finance stakeholders.
• Influencing skills, with the confidence to challenge assumptions, analyse options and support managers in making informed financial decisions.
• Developing financial models, costing information or business cases to support planning and service decisions.