Operations Finance Business Partner

Reed in Partnership is a family‑owned company delivering public services since 1998. We are looking for an Operations Finance Business Partner to support our Programme Director and Senior Operations team.

Pay Range: £48,500 – £57,000
Working Hours: Full‑time (flexible part‑time options available).

Internal applications close on Friday 22nd July 2026.

• Act as the Finance representative for the Programme Director and Senior Operations team, supporting contract performance reviews and financial reporting.
• Develop and manage monthly, periodic and long‑range performance and finance forecasting models.
• Prepare detailed financial and performance models, ensuring they are user‑friendly and align with contract plans and targets.
• Produce and disseminate management accounts, P&L reviews and KPI reports to operational leads and senior stakeholders.
• Identify and communicate cost variances, providing explanations and recommendations for improvement.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and strategic review processes, consolidating up to 200 cost centres.
• Engage with operational leads to gather information for rolling forecasts and resource planning.
• Respond to ad‑hoc commercial analysis requests and support the Commercial Accounting team in adopting emerging technology.
• Review and enhance the quality and relevance of finance outputs, implementing continuous improvement practices.

• Part or Qualified Accountant.
• Management accounting experience in a private sector environment, including financial reporting, KPI preparation and communication.
• Proficient at building detailed forecast models using Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills, with experience presenting financial information to non‑financial managers.
• Knowledge of Power BI or similar, and ability to set up reports.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Proactive, self‑motivated, agile attitude with excellent organisational and time‑management skills.
• Team player with strong interpersonal, relationship‑building and communication skills.
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities and multiple concurrent tasks.

• Experience in influencing and supporting colleagues to achieve business objectives.
• Business partnering or commercial accounting experience in a private or contracting environment.
• Demonstrated experience in presenting to senior stakeholders.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced, changing finance environment.
• Understanding of best practice communication and diversity & inclusion.

• Generous base salary (pro‑ratio for part‑time).
• 25 days annual leave (pro‑ratio for part‑time) plus statutory bank holidays.
• Reed Pension Scheme.
• Management & Leadership training.
• Professional & Personal Development Funds.
• Bi‑annual pay reviews.
• Access to other company benefits.

We aim to ensure that no candidate or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.