Associate Finance Business Partner

About

The Role

Birmingham Children's Trust exists to make a positive difference for children, young people and families across the city. Our vision is simple and ambitious:  "Working together to make Birmingham the greatest city to grow up in."

We are looking for an Associate Finance Business Partner to join our Finance team and support the effective management of the Trust's resources. This role plays a key part in helping services understand their financial position, plan effectively for the future, and make informed decisions that deliver better outcomes for children and families.

If you are a qualified AAT member,working towards a CCAB qualification or a graduate with an accountancy degree seeking to begin your career in the finance profession, this opportunity may be of interest to you.

In this role, you will work closely with Finance Managers, Finance Business Partners, budget holders and service colleagues to provide financial advice, insight and support. You will help provide clear, timely and practical financial information, while building positive relationships across the organisation.

We are looking for someone with strong numeracy and analytical skills, good attention to detail and the ability to communicate financial information clearly. You will be confident using Excel and finance systems, able to manage competing priorities and committed to providing a professional, responsive and customer-focused finance service.

Interview date :
In person on Tuesday 15th & Wednesday 16th December.

We have been rated as 'Good' by Ofsted, following a 2023 inspection.  This is a fantastic achievement for Birmingham Children's Trust, with many positive highlights focusing on areas including the quality of staff leadership, partnership working, safeguarding and corporate parenting.

This is a hybrid role based in Birmingham so you must have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK. Sadly, we do not support those who require sponsorship.

Our Benefits

• A generous annual leave package of  30 days annual leave , plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 years of service and 35 days after 10 years of service.

• Free on-site parking  at our offices on One Avenue Road (Aston) and Lifford House (Stirchley). We also provide onsite electric car charging ports which are free to use!

• Full access to our amazing  internal employee benefits scheme  including, Occupational Health services, Rewards Schemes, Benefits discounts (including the Blue Light Card), Health & Fitness and Personal Wellbeing support and much more!

• Flexible and hybrid working policy  - we are well adapted to a hybrid model of working which includes a combination of time spent in the office and at home and we offer a variety of working patterns.

• Pension Scheme  - You will receive a generous local government career average pension scheme in line with the local government pension scheme.
Don't miss out!  We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we have received the required number of applications. To avoid disappointment, please submit your application and supporting statement at the earliest opportunity.

About You

About Us

Help us to change children and young people's lives  !

At Birmingham Children's Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work  - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city's most vulnerable children.

• Supportive Environment  - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.

• Career…