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Our client is currently looking to recruit a Finance Business Partner on a permanent basis.

Finance Business Partner
Middlesbrough
£51,000 - £53,500

We are seeking a highly motivated Finance Business Partner to join our Financial Planning and Business Partnering Team.
This is a pivotal role at the heart of the organisation, providing high-quality financial advice, insight and challenge to Directors and Senior Leadership Teams. You will play a key part in delivering strategic priorities, helping to ensure resources are planned, managed and understood effectively.

As a trusted Finance Business Partner, you will influence strategic decision-making across services, support the development of robust financial plans, and help strengthen long-term financial resilience. Whether you are providing clear financial insight to services or contributing to future-focused financial planning, your work will make a real difference.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading the preparation, monitoring and forecasting of revenue and capital budgets
Supporting the production of the Statement of Accounts and statutory financial returns
Working closely with service managers to understand operational needs and influence strategic decisions
Ensuring compliance with accounting standards, regulations and financial procedures
Leading, developing and supporting finance staff to deliver a high-quality service
Driving improvements in financial systems, processes and organisation-wide financial training You will also play a central role in forward-looking financial modelling, helping services understand their financial position, identifying risks and opportunities, and contributing to key financial and governance reports.
We are looking for someone with strong knowledge and experience in:

Medium-term financial planning and the development of longer-term budgets and forecasts
Communicating clearly and confidently with senior leaders and service managers
Interpreting complex financial information, identifying risks and presenting clear, meaningful analysis
Working proactively, collaboratively and with a strong customer-focused approach You’ll be part of a supportive and collaborative finance team committed to high standards, continuous improvement and making a genuine impact. We offer a positive working environment and opportunities for ongoing professional development.

The ideal candidate will have experience working within the public sector, however this isn't essential.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established organisation that offer an excellent package