Our client is seeking a highly skilled Finance Business Partner to join their team in Manchester. This role offers an exciting opportunity to play a key part in the delivery of crucial projects across the Greater Manchester region. The successful candidate will be involved in developing and delivering a diverse range of both new and existing projects, shaping strategic priorities and providing strong financial insight.

• Key role in the delivery of Capital Programmes
• Opportunity to shape strategic priorities
• Competitive salary between £40,000 - £50,000

What you'll do:

As a Finance Business Partner, you will be instrumental in supporting the business during a transformative period. You will work closely with various stakeholders, providing valuable financial insights that will guide decision-making processes. Your responsibilities will include identifying financial risks and opportunities, preparing budgets and forecasts, and engaging with a wide range of stakeholders. Your ability to interpret data under tight deadlines will be crucial for meeting funding and operational targets.

• Support the business through a significant period of change
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support and influence decision-making processes
• Identify financial risks and opportunities
• Prepare budgets and forecasts
• Engage with a diverse range of stakeholders within the organisation and across Local Authorities
• Interpret data (both written and numerical) while working to tight deadlines

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Finance Business Partner role is a fully qualified accountant with business partnering experience. You have previously worked successfully with both Finance and Non-Finance stakeholders, demonstrating your strong communication skills. Your analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills set you apart from others. You are comfortable interpreting data (both written and numerical), even under pressure or tight deadlines.

• Fully qualified accountant with business partnering experience
• Experience working successfully with both Finance and Non-Finance stakeholders
• Strong communication skills
• Good analytical, problem-solving and negotiation skills
• Ability to interpret data (both written and numerical)
• Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines

What sets this company apart:

This company is committed to continuous development and offers a supportive team environment. They offer an array of benefits including 28 days holiday per annum (plus bank holidays), flexible and hybrid working options to promote work/life balance, free travel, market leading pension and a commitment to learning and personal development.

What's next:

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity! Apply now if you're ready for your next challenge as a Finance Business Partner.

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