Finance Business Partner

The Finance Business Partner contributes to the Group's strategic objectives by providing accurate, timely, and relevant financial information to the Senior Management Team and Board.

The purpose of this role is to work closely with head of service and operational teams to deliver accurate financial information, meaningful performance insights and forecasting, and proactive advice. Through strong relationships and collaboration, the Finance Business Partner helps drive financial sustainability, efficiency, and value for money. Each postholder will support either the repairs service or wider departmental finance needs.What you will be doing;· Produce monthly management accounts with clear variance analysis to agreed deadlines for all Group companies.

· Prepare quarterly forecasts and rolling budgets.

· Oversee general ledger integrity, including control account reconciliations, corrections, and adjustments.

· Provide tailored monthly budget reports and meet with budget holders to review variances, cost control, and grant-related expenditure and identify opportunities for efficiencies and solutions. Offer training where needed.

· Support the annual budget process, engaging managers, preparing schedules, and coordinating SLT review.

· Assist with year-end financial statements and external audit.

· Identify opportunities to improve processes related to management accounts, forecasting, and budgeting.

· Submit accurate financial information for benchmarking.

· Prepare information for Welsh Government and other required returns.

· Oversee management accounts schedules completed by other finance team members.

· Undertake ad hoc project work as required.