Finance Business Partner

Description & RequirementsBe part of something greatMaximus is a global organisation that specialises in providing health and employment services to millions of people every year. Here in the UK we employ around 5,000 people across the country to deliver services that have a profound impact on people's lives. From assessments and health services to employability programmes and specialist support, we do work that matters with people who care.To oversee the day to day running of a high value government contract, provide high quality finance and commercial business partnering support to the Operational Management to improve decision making and profitability. Responsible for the construction of internal and external budgets/forecasts, validation and verification exercises and supporting with ad hoc queries/projects as required.This is an exciting, business focussed role that will be directly involved in the successful delivery of the contract. It offers a good entry opportunity into Maximus UK with excellent future opportunities beyond this role.Salary - £69,000 to £74,000Hybrid role. Majority of time will be home working, but you will be required to spend time each month in our Leicester office, with other meetings required at our other UK sites (e.g. London, Lewes).Benefits:• 25 days annual leave• 9% combined pension• Holiday trade scheme• Flexible benefits packageClosing date for applications is 15th January 2025.Key Contacts / Relationships:Internal• Divisional SLT• Operations Management• Divisional finance team• Support Function LeadsExternal• Commissioners/Clients• Customers/suppliers• Auditors• Bank• Management of contractual financial reporting, meeting all internal and external (client facing) requirements• Business partnering support with operational and support teams, working closely with the budget holders to identify trends, actively manage costs and maximise the performance of the contract• Preparation of internal and external budgets and forecasts in line with agreed timetables• Understand contract commercial framework and ensure compliance. This includes a cost validation and verification exercise to ensure spend is in line with contract terms• Identifying and raising risks/opportunities early along with plans to exploit/mitigate• Ensuring financial control and governance procedures are met including balance sheet reconciliations and approvals• Managing the demands of ad hoc reporting and projects• Work with internal and external auditorsQualifications and/or Experience• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualification• Highly proficient in MS Office applications, advanced knowledge of Excel• Extensive knowledge and understanding of management accounts preparation, business planning and budgeting.• Knowledge of an outsourced contracting relationship and/or sector experience would be an advantageIndividual competencies• Excellent communication skills at all levels, with the ability to adapt to and communicate with multiple stakeholders internally and externally• Ability to plan and organise workload, working with competing demands and deadlines.• Strong commercial decision making and influencing skills• Accurate with a strong attention to detail• Works well in a team, across different functions• Self starter and ability to work independentlyEEO StatementMaximus is committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process. We know that feeling included has a dramatic impact on personal well-being and are working to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment due to any personal characteristic. Advertisements for posts will include sufficiently clear and accurate information to enable potential applicants to assess their own suitability for the post.We are a Disability Confident Leader, thanks to our commitment to the recruitment, retention and career development of people with disabilities and long-term conditions. The Disability Confident scheme includes a guaranteed interview for any applicant with a disability who meets the minimum requirements for a job. When you complete your job application you will find a question asking you if you would like to apply under the Disability Confident Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you feel that you have a disability and apply under this scheme, providing that you meet the essential criteria for the job, you will then be invited for an interview. YourGuaranteed Interview application will only be shared with the hiring manager and the local resourcing team. Where reasonable, Maximus will review and consider adjustments for those applicants who express a requirement for them during the recruitment process.Minimum Salary£69,000.00Maximum Salary£74,000.00•