Finance Business Partner

Finance Analyst | Finance Business Partner | to £45,000 | Oldham

Are you a commercially astute finance professional who wants to make a genuine difference?

We’re recruiting for a growing not-for-profit organisation in the care sector, supporting individuals to live lives they truly value. We’re looking for a Finance Analyst / Finance Business Partner to help build a sustainable future while keeping people at the heart of every decision.

The Role

As a hands-on Finance Analyst and trusted Business Partner, you’ll provide robust financial insight across complex social care contracts. Working closely with operational leaders and commissioning bodies, you’ll ensure sustainable pricing, protect margins, and support high-quality, compliant service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Analysis, Pricing & Margin Management

Review new and existing Local Authority contracts

Build and maintain pricing and cost models

Analyse profitability at service and individual placement level

Support tender submissions, fee reviews and contract negotiations

Identify opportunities to improve efficiency without compromising care quality

Business Partnering & Stakeholder Support

Act as a trusted advisor to Regional and Operational Directors

Partner with teams across Operations, HR, Procurement and Quality

Provide clear financial insight into contract viability and service planning

Support transparent engagement with commissioners and external stakeholders

Forecasting, Budgeting & Financial Planning

Support annual budgeting and medium-term financial planning

Deliver variance analysis and insightful reporting

Highlight risks linked to funding, inflation and commissioning changes

Governance & Assurance

Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and internal policies

Contribute to continuous improvement in pricing and financial processes

About You

You will ideally be a qualified accountant or working towards qualification, with substantial finance experience within a commercial or contract-led environment.

You will be confident building strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

You’ll combine strong analytical ability with a collaborative, values-led approach, and you’ll be motivated by supporting care services that truly matter.

Why Join?

This is a rare opportunity to bring your finance expertise into a role that directly supports life-changing services.

You’ll be part of a mission-driven organisation where finance is not just about numbers, but about enabling people to thrive