Finance Business Partner (Operations)

Location: Rochdale

Salary: £45,696

We are looking for an experienced Finance Business Partner who will be responsible for building strong partnerships and partnering with stakeholders across the organisation to provide high quality financial advice, analysis and support. The role will contribute significantly to robust financial management and enable informed business decision making that align with organisational objectives.  

You will be responsible for deliver high quality financial analysis and business support, leading the budgeting and forecasting processes, reporting on monthly financial performance, providing meaningful insights and variance analysis, supporting key management forums, contributing to financial decision making and delivering financial training to non-finance stakeholders. You must effectively collaborate with business partners, colleagues and directors to support strategic decision making through the provision of robust financial and operational information as well as monitoring external market, economic, regulatory, and sector developments, assessing potential risks and opportunities and providing advice on their impact on service areas and the wider organisation. Drive a culture of continuous improvement by identifying, developing and implementing process and system enhancements to improve overall efficiency. It is crucial that you act as a trusted adviser and influential finance professional, making sound evidence-based recommendations and confidently challenging assumptions to support effective business outcomes. Drive continuous improvement and efficiency programmes that enhance organisational performance, achieve financial savings targets, and provide robust KPI and dashboard reporting to monitor outcomes. 

We are looking for a candidate who can demonstrate knowledge and understanding of current financial legislation, including the preparation of statutory financial statements and regulatory returns as well as having experience using financial management systems to support effective financial operations and reporting. You must have strong ability to provide financial advice, guidance, and support to stakeholders at all levels across the organisation. It is key that you have advance proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, particularly Microsoft Excel, with the ability to design, develop, and maintain complex spreadsheets, as well as produce accurate and professional quality documentation. 

If this position is something that aligns with your experience, do not hesitate to apply! 

Closing date: 9th July 2026

Shortlist date: 10th July 2026

Interview date: TBC