Paying circa£45K within a hybrid environment for an initial 3–6 month fixed term contract, my client based in North Manchester are recruiting for a Finance Business Partner to join their team on an interim basis. You will support the Finance Manager in delivering an excellent finance service across the organisation including year end. The Role The jobs’ main purpose will be the production of the monthly management accounts, ensuring financial controls are in place to produce meaningful and accurate reports including full financial forecasts, and actively contribute to the production of the yearend statutory accounts with the Finance Manager. Key accountabilities: Proactively support business managers to assist the monitoring and control of the business finances, business decisions and the continual improvement of service A key support to the budgeting process including liaison with the relevant service users and business managers, providing ongoing development and improvement to the processes, advising on budget planning, budget forecasting and monitoring. Production of final accounts, preparing the annual financial statement, and liaising with both internal and external auditas required. Involvement in long term financial planning, cash flow management and VAT compliance The Person This is an all-round role requiring strong technical finance skills couples with excellent communication, to enable you to partner the relevant areas and work with non-finance budget holders effectively. You will ideally will be a Qualified accountant and be available either immediately or at short notice to start this role straight away.