Job Title: Senior Finance Business Partner

Location: Bracknell

Working Hours: Full time, 36 houts per week

Cibtract Type: Permanent

Salary: £43,214 per annum

About Us

Would it inspire you to see the tangible impact of your work on the world? To work for an organisation that is committed to making a positive difference for people everywhere. If so, we could be the organisation for you. We are the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), the world's largest and most influential professional body for construction management and leadership.

About the Role

As our Senior finance business partner, you will provide quality income and expenditure analysis and insight and decision support to the Chief Operating Officer, Budget Holders, Head of Departments and Directors and other key stakeholders to help achieve the Institutes Corporate Plan. Supports management planning and decision making by identifying, maintaining and evaluating information.

Key Responsibilities will include:

Leading the production of high‑quality, timely and accurate management accounts and monthly performance commentaries, ensuring stakeholders clearly understand financial results and the Institute’s income and expenditure position.
Taking ownership of the Institute’s financial reporting tools, ensuring their ongoing development and enhancement so that stakeholders receive clear, reliable and strategically valuable analysis.
Supporting the Budget Holders in producing robust, accurate budgets, forecasts and financial plans that link with the Institutes corporate and operational objectives.
Producing high quality budget and forecast commentaries which provide meaningful analysis and insight on the financial performance of the Institute and its subsidiaries.
Partnering with departments to evaluate business case, ROI analysis, monitor KPIs, and support the development of a more proactive, insight‑driven finance function.
Providing mentoring, support and guidance to Finance Business Partners, helping to build capability, strengthen analytical skills, and enhance overall team effectiveness.
Delivering targeted financial training to non‑finance managers to improve budget ownership, forecasting accuracy, and commercial understanding.

About You

The ideal candidate will hold the followings skills and/ or experience:

Qualified or near qualified accountant - CIMA preferred, or equivalent.
Strong experience in management accounting, planning, forecasting, and financial modelling.
Proven Business Partnering capability, working effectively with multiple stakeholders and senior management.
Excellent communication, relationship‑building, influencing and challenge skills, including with non‑finance mangers.
High accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to present information clearly.
Proactive, analytical, and forward‑thinking approach to problem solving.
Able to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and maintain high standards.
Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, IF statements) and competent user of Word, PowerPoint, and E-mail.
Confident delivering presentations and training in person or online.
Experience in the Not‑for‑Profit sector advantageous.
Previous experience of working within a membership or awarding organisations, or educational environment is desirable but not essential.

Why Work for Us?

We offer not only the opportunity to make a real difference through your work but also a friendly, flexible, and supportive working environment. Here’s what you can expect:

A Competitive Salary
Generous Benefits Package:
- 25 days hliday (rising to 29 with service) plus bank holidays, a birthday day off, and Christmas closure.
- Private pensin scheme with employer contributions and free pension advice.
- Private medical insurance (includes Online GP and Wellbeing Assistance) and a Health Cash Plan (includes dental and ptical cashback).
- Enhanced family-friendly plicies and life assurance.
- Access t resources supporting wellbeing, including an Employee Assistance Programme and mental health first aiders.
Development Opportunities: Learning and development tailored to your career growth.
Inclusive Environment: We’re a disability-committed and EDI-focused employer, with values that celebrate diversity and inclusivity.
Recognition: We hold a Gold Investors in People Award, reflecting our commitment to your development and wellbeing.

We are committed to safer recruitment and to safeguarding the wellbeing of everyone who works with or comes into contact with our organisation. As part of this commitment, all appointments are subject to a robust selection process, including verification of identity, employment history, references, and appropriate background checks. We expect all colleagues to share our values and uphold the highest standards of safety, integrity, and professionalism.

Please note:

We may consider applications as they are submitted and therefore applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to avoid any disappointment that may be caused by the vacancy closing sooner than advertised.