Finance Business Partner

In this Finance Business Partner role you will partner with budget holders to monitor and challenge monthly performance, and provide timely financial analysis for divisional reporting. You will support annual budgeting and forecasting, oversee project financials, and translate complex numbers for non-finance stakeholders. The role sits within a charity focused on transforming lives through mental health services, contributing to financial planning, control, and strategic decision-making. You will work across inpatient, outpatient and adult care services, enabling data-driven improvements and accountability. This is a mission-driven opportunity to shape financial stewardship in a healthcare‑f

• Pension
• Sickness policy
• Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts
• 30 days annual leave
• Electric Car lease scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

• Collaborate with budget holders to review and challenge monthly financial performance
• Prepare and analyze divisional financial reports for timely, accurate information
• Conduct monthly reviews with budget holders and provide constructive feedback
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting, highlighting risks and opportunities to the Finance Director
• Lead financial support for projects/operational development, including business case review, system setup, spend monitoring, and post-implementation input
• Communicate financial information to non-finance colleagues at all levels
• Monitor adherence to accounting policies and propose amendments as needed
• Prepare monthly internal management reports for the Finance Director and Executive Board within deadlines
• Prepare covenant reporting and quarterly NHSE reporting
• Deputise for other Finance Business Partners as required

• Formal accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• Post-qualified experience in a Finance BP or similar role
• Proficient with MS Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• Strong analytical, strategic, problem solving and organisational skills with high attention to detail
• Broad business acumen and sound business judgement

• Analytical thinking
• Strategic mindset
• Problem solving
• MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Financial reporting and budgeting
• Contract and project financial analysis