Senior Finance Business Partner

Job role - 

The purpose of our Senior Finance Business Partner role is to provide timely, accurate and incisive financial/management information to key stakeholders to enable decision-making. In addition you will produce and continue to improve monthly CFO Packs, forecasts and budgets as well as supporting teams across the whole of MIB through finance business partnering and championing financial learning and development. 

Key Responsibilities - 

• Deputise for Financial Controller in FP&A and Finance Business Partnering matters, as required.
• Attend and present at meetings with internal and external stakeholders, including preparation of all necessary papers, as required.
• Finance Business Partner responsibility for BAU Change, Tech and Customer Services, including provision of guidance to Change and Projects teams in respect of technical or complex accounting matters, supplier cost management, etc. 
• Establish and implement appropriate controls and monitoring systems to drive continuous improvement to quality and accuracy of financial reporting.
• Identify opportunities and implement solutions to drive increased automation of financial processes, to improve process efficiency and prevent errors in data collection and calculations.
• Support, coach, mentor and motivate the Assistant Finance Business Partner providing practical day-to-day feedback and advice, and supporting professional development.     
• Act as a Learning and Development champion for Finance to drive continuous technical development of the finance team, and drive increased financial capability and commercial awareness in the wider organisation. 
• Work closely with ExCo members in a finance business partner capacity, embedded into relevant business areas.

Skills and Experience - 

• Experienced FBP who is confident managing relationships and challenging stakeholders at the most senior levels (ExCo and Board)
• Commitment to continuous professional development
• Experience of mentoring and supporting development of colleagues
• Experience of working with Change and Projects (desirable)
• Experience of developing and delivering finance for non-finance learning programmes (desirable)

We believe in a workplace where everyone can be themselves. Through our different ideas, personalities and experiences, we redefine what is possible every day. And regardless of your colour, age, race, gender, sexual orientation or anything else you consider yourself to be, there is a place for you at MIB. A place where you can bring your best self to work every day.
So, if you think big, love a challenge and want to make a difference to people’s lives, we want to hear from you.

Salary £62,000 per annum  
Grade 13 
35 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
IT kit supplied to you
£320 (before tax) start up allowance
Hybrid working (2 days in the office per week) from our newly refurbished Milton Keynes office, MK14

Other Benefits include: 
Contributory Group Stakeholder Personal pension scheme 
Life Assurance 
Employee Incentive Scheme 
25 days holiday (plus public holidays) 
Holiday purchase scheme 
Sports and Social Club
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme 
Free access to online tools to support mental and physical health  
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave 
1 volunteer day each year and charity matched funding scheme