Finance Business Partner

Job Title:Finance Business Partner

Location:Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Salary:Up to £60,000 Per Annum

Working Pattern: Hybrid/Office Based

Who We Are

We're one of the largest adult social care providers in the UK today - and we plan to keep growing and benefiting more lives.Our support is dynamic, person-centred and fulfilling, so people can enjoy a flourishing life. We deliver care and support with energy, passion and positivity.

We're very proud to be recognised as one of the best organisations to work in by'The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024 & 2025'.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Head of Finance - England, you will finance partner two Operations Directors and be responsible for financial oversight across our North and Midlands trading regions. This includes owning month-end processes and providing timely, accurate, and high-quality management accounts, insightful reporting, and analysis to operational teams to drive financial performance.

You will work closely and collaboratively with the wider finance team (e.g. Fees, FP&A, Financial Control, Shared Services) and key non-finance stakeholders (e.g. Operations, Commercial, Property, People, Quality).

Your Responsibilities

Great Planning and Leadership

• Lead the month-end process, ensuring timely, accurate, and high-quality financial reporting.
• Complete and review P&Ls, balance sheets, reconciliations, and supporting management information.
• Develop insightful commentary and identify opportunities and risks to support decision-making.
• Play a leading role in year-end and external audit processes.
• Ensure appropriate financial controls are in place across services and reporting processes.
• Provide and develop weekly reporting and analysis on key financial performance indicators.
• Deliver ad hoc support and analysis to help stakeholders understand financial performance.
• Lead the budget process and support reforecasting as needed.
• Coach, develop, and manage the management accounting team.

Work as a Team

• Build strong relationships with Operations Directors for the North and Midlands regions.
• Sit on two Regional Leadership Teams (RLTs), collaborating with Area Managers and support leads.
• Work closely with Area and Service Managers to improve profitability and financial understanding.
• Hold teams accountable for financial targets, focusing on cost control and staffing efficiency.
• Support operational teams with finance-related issues, liaising with internal finance teams.
• Ensure investment decisions are made effectively, prioritising quality of care and financial return.
• Build and review business cases for new services.
• Support the rollout of financial governance improvements (e.g. Soldo).

The Main Skills and Experience for This Role

Essential

• Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA).
• Substantial experience in management accounts and finance business partnering.
• Strong analytical skills with a drive to improve financial and operational performance.
• Detail-focused, organised, and thorough.
• Team-oriented with leadership and direction capabilities.
• Able to prioritise and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Flexible, adaptable, and proactive.

Desirable

• Experience coaching and managing a team.
• Experience in healthcare or similar industry.
• Experience in a multi-site organisation.
• Experience in other areas of finance.

Our Support

We go beyond expectations for our colleagues as well as the people we support. Our reward package includes much more than pay, 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays and pension. Your birthday off with pay after a year of service and there is a £300 refer a friend scheme too!

In addition, we also offer the following:

• Industry-leading recognition
• Social, financial and emotional wellbeing
• Training and development to reach your potential

If you're ready for a job that can truly make a difference and you're up for a challenge, then this is the role for you!

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