Our client is currently looking to recruit a Finance Business Partner on a permanent basis. Finance Business Partner Middlesbrough £51,000 - £53,500 We are seeking a highly motivated Finance Business Partner to join our Financial Planning and Business Partnering Team. This is a pivotal role at the heart of the organisation, providing high-quality financial advice, insight and challenge to Directors and Senior Leadership Teams. You will play a key part in delivering strategic priorities, helping to ensure resources are planned, managed and understood effectively. As a trusted Finance Business Partner, you will influence strategic decision-making across services, support the development of robust financial plans, and help strengthen long-term financial resilience. Whether you are providing clear financial insight to services or contributing to future-focused financial planning, your work will make a real difference. Key responsibilities include: Leading the preparation, monitoring and forecasting of revenue and capital budgets Supporting the production of the Statement of Accounts and statutory financial returns Working closely with service managers to understand operational needs and influence strategic decisions Ensuring compliance with accounting standards, regulations and financial procedures Leading, developing and supporting finance staff to deliver a high-quality service Driving improvements in financial systems, processes and organisation-wide financial training You w