Finance Business Partner – Operational

📍 Central Office, Eccles, Manchester
💰 £38,000 per annum

About the Role

We’re looking for a collaborative and commercially minded Finance Business Partner to join our team and play a key role in driving financial performance across our operational services.

In this role, you’ll go beyond the numbers—working closely with operational, clinical, and departmental leaders to provide meaningful financial insights, influence decision-making and help deliver key projects on time and within budget.

If you enjoy building relationships, improving processes, and making a real impact through financial insight, this is a fantastic opportunity to step into a visible and rewarding role.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Partnering with managers and budget holders to deliver clear, actionable financial insights

• Supporting operational and clinical teams with performance analysis and financial guidance

• Producing management accounts, regional reporting packs and supporting key meetings

• Leading and supporting budgeting and forecasting processes

• Driving improvements in financial systems, processes and controls

• Overseeing procurement activity to ensure value for money

• Supporting payroll and cash management processes across services

• Leading finance training for non-financial colleagues and creating user-friendly guidance

• Supporting internal audit processes and compliance

• Playing an active role in month-end, year-end and balance sheet reconciliations

• Contributing to finance projects and system developments

• Acting as a key member of the senior finance team

What We’re Looking For

Experience & Qualifications

• Experience in a Finance Business Partner or similar role

• A recognised accounting qualification (e.g. CIMA, ACCA, or AAT Level 4) or equivalent experience

• Experience presenting financial insights to senior stakeholders

• Experience supporting or training non-financial teams

Skills & Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Advanced Excel skills (including pivot tables and data analysis)

• Experience with finance systems (Sage preferred)

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Proactive, self-motivated and solutions-focused

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

• A collaborative mindset with the confidence to challenge and influence

Why Join Us?

• A high-impact role where your insights directly influence decisions

• Opportunity to work closely with senior leaders and operational teams

• Be part of a supportive and forward-thinking finance team

• Involvement in projects, system improvements and strategic initiatives

• A role that offers both challenge and career development

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Equity

We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

We aim to create an inclusive recruitment process and working environment—if you need any adjustments or support, please let us know.

Safeguarding & Responsibility

As part of our team, you’ll share responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of those in our care. We uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and duty of care.