Finance Business Partner

Job summary

Finance Business Partner

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional to support the organisation's financial planning, performance and strategic development. Reporting to the Director of Finance, the post holder will play a key role in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis and business decision-making, working closely with directors, senior managers and budget holders across the organisation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and coordinating the annual budgeting process.
• Developing financial models, forecasts and costing information for new business opportunities and service developments.
• Producing, analysing and presenting management information to directors and managers.
• Supporting the preparation of management accounts and annual audit requirements.
• Maintaining and improving financial reporting and forecasting tools.
• Building strong relationships with managers and stakeholders across the organisation.
• Deputising for the Financial Controller and Director of Finance when required.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys partnering with non-finance colleagues, influencing decision-making and supporting organisational growth through high-quality financial expertise.

Main duties of the job

You are an enthusiastic and proactive finance professional who enjoys building strong relationships and working collaboratively with managers and stakeholders to support informed decision-making. You are confident communicating financial information to both finance and non-finance colleagues and are able to provide clear, practical advice in a fast-paced environment.

With excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, you can manage competing priorities, work independently and consistently deliver high-quality outputs to demanding timescales. You will be committed to continuous improvement and motivated to identify opportunities to enhance financial processes, reporting and business performance.

Most importantly, you will share our commitment to delivering high-quality services and will be keen to use your financial expertise to make a positive contribution to the organisation and the communities we serve.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be working towards, or hold, a recognised CCAB accountancy qualification.
• Have experience in management accounting, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Demonstrate advanced Microsoft Excel and spreadsheet modelling skills.
• Possess excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Have strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving.

Desirable experience includes:

• Sage accounting software.
• Power BI reporting and analytics.
• NHS finance systems.
• NHS pensions knowledge.

About us

At Local Care Direct, we are proud to be a values-led social enterprise providing essential health and support services across West Yorkshire. Since 2004, our teams have helped people access the right advice, care and support in the right place, at the right time and as close to home as possible.

With around 500 colleagues working across seventeen sites, we deliver services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including GP out-of-hours care, urgent treatment centres, walk-in services, a central contact centre, dental assessment and booking, and tailored support for NHS partners.

We are looking for people who share our commitment to honesty, integrity, fairness, consistency, kindness and respect. In return, you will be part of a supportive, inclusive organisation where colleagues are valued and encouraged to make a real difference for patients, partners and local communities.

As part of our team, you will have access to development opportunities, clear progression pathways and a range of employee benefits, including:

• NHS pension scheme
• Dedicated volunteer leave
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• Employee Assistance Programme for confidential wellbeing support
• Hybrid and flexible working options, dependent on role
• Access to the Blue Light Card for national discounts

If you want to be part of an organisation that puts people first and supports you to develop, we would welcome your application.

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Details

• Date posted: 26 August 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £38,824.50 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 97-1
• Job locations: Unit 14, Longbow Close, Bradley, West Yorkshire, HD2 1GQ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

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