Financial Business Partner - Specialist Services

Maximus 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.

Maximus 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.

The Finance Business Partner supports financial planning, analysis, and reporting for the Specialist Service capability area. The role provides insight, challenge, and performance tracking to ensure financial results are accurately reported, understood, and acted upon. Working closely with operations and the Controllership team, the FBP bridges operational activity and financial governance — supporting effective month-end close, forecasting, and continuous performance improvement.

• Support forecasting, budgeting, and month-end close for the assigned capability area, ensuring timeliness and accuracy
• Collaborate with the Controllership and Management Accounts teams to validate journal postings, accruals, and reconciliations
• Provide financial insight and variance analysis to operational leaders, highlighting trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
• Prepare financial models and cost analyses to support business planning, efficiency projects, and scenario modelling
• Support development and tracking of KPIs linked to contract delivery and performance outcomes
• Contribute to business case preparation and benefit realisation tracking for transformation or operational initiatives
• Assist with internal and external audit requests, ensuring data integrity and alignment with governance standards.

• Finance Director - UK Business Partnering
• Regional, Capability, Operational Directors
• Controllership and Management Accounts teams
• FP&A and Portfolio Performance teams
• BI&I, Workforce & Demand Management, and Transactional Finance

• Group/Corporate Finance

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Experience in management accounting, business partnering, or commercial analysis
• Sound understanding of financial controls and month-end processes
• Strong analytical and Excel/modelling capability

• Experience in service or contract-based environments advantageous

• Embraces Respect
• Partners Effectively
• Creates Innovative Solutions
• Focuses on the Customer
• Demonstrates Compassion
• Takes Responsibility & Acts with Integrity

• Analytical and commercially aware
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
• Collaborative and proactive mindset
• Effective communicator across finance and operations
• Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Commitment to personal development and continuous learning.

• UK wide as required.

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