Finance Business Partner

Job
-PROVIDE
4156
Salary: £49,387 - £56,515 per annum

Location:

Headquarters – Colchester, NHS Site

Contract:

Permanent, Full time – 37.5 hours per week

Provide an efficient and effective financial management service to the Provide Group, ensuring accurate financial reporting to enable the Board to make robust financial decisions.

• Attend Division/Directorate meetings, provide expert financial advice to senior managers, and present financial reports at monthly meetings.
• Maintain regular communication with Divisional management teams, including Chief Officers, Directors, and Assistant Directors.
• Oversee Finance staff and lead the production of monthly budget statements and financial reports in accordance with CIC agreed timetables and departmental policies.
• Prepare consolidated monthly performance reports and forecasts, analysing trends and variances for the Chief Officers, Directors, Assistant Directors, Boards, and external agencies.
• Support and develop the Finance team, including performance management, appraisals, PDPs, and objective setting.
• Ensure all Division/Directorate income sources are maximised, agreements are signed off per CIC/Group policy and timetables, and participate in negotiation of service agreements when required.
• Manage Division/Directorate recharges, both inward and outward, robustly.
• Provide support in costing and pricing contracts, financial appraisal.

Essential criteria

• CCAB Finalist.
• ECDL or equivalent; advanced keyboard skills; experienced in financial systems, spreadsheets, databases, and word processing.
• Knowledge of financial reporting standards and experience with statutory, monthly, and annual returns.
• Experience in cashflow and treasury functions.

Desirable criteria

• CCAB Qualified.
• Experience in Oracle accounting software.

Provide is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents a wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from under‑represented groups and encourage anyone with the required skills and experience to apply.

Closing date: 10/07/2026 23:59. Provide reserves the right to close the vacancy early if we receive an overwhelming response.