Finance Business Partner – 18m FTC

Role Overview

The Finance Business Partner – 18m FTC will play a key role in delivering strategic financial insights and supporting decision-making within the public sector. Based in Pontypridd, this role requires a strong understanding of accounting and finance principles to drive performance and value.

Role Description

Are you a commercially minded finance professional who thrives on partnering with the business to drive insight, influence decisions, and deliver real organisational impact? My client is looking to hire a FBP to strengthen the team whilst a huge transformation project is underway.

As a Finance Business Partner, you will play a pivotal role in shaping strategic and operational decision‑making across several directorates.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with senior leaders, project teams, budget holders and the wider Finance function to provide trusted analysis, transparent reporting, and proactive support.
• Lead the development of financial plans, budgets and forecasts for assigned directorates.
• Produce insightful financial analysis, management accounts, performance dashboards and commentary.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to evaluate risks, opportunities, and investment cases.
• Influence strategic initiatives and ensure value for money across spend and delivery.
• Drive cost‑saving initiatives, process improvements and finance transformation activities.
• Act as the primary finance contact for budget holders, leading regular review meetings.
• Ensure strong governance, compliance and adherence to financial controls.
• Support year‑end processes and external audit requirements.
• Champion continuous improvement and contribute to developing financial capability across the organisation.

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Strong experience in business partnering or financial management in a complex environment.
• Advanced financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting and reporting skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to build strong relationships.
• Advanced Excel and experience with financial systems.
• Knowledge of governance, controls and compliance frameworks.

Desirable

• Exposure to transformation programmes or process improvement.
• Familiarity with automated reporting and data visualisation tools.
• Experience in commercial negotiations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from £50,000 to £59,000 per annum.
• No set days in the office; most FBP’s are working 2-3 days in the office during the transformation phase.
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme – employer contribution 8%.
• 28 days holiday (excluding bank holidays).
• 4x death in service.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Flexible benefits (including electric car lease scheme and cycle to work schemes).

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