Finance Business Partner
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- Job reference: SDX/TP/2224383/157190
- Location: HMP Forest Bank, Agecroft Road, Salford, M27 8FB
- Job type: Full Time - 40 hours per week
- Salary: £70,000 Per Annum
- Closing date: 22 May 2026
About the role
Finance Business Partner
Location:
HMP Forest Bank
We are seeking a commercially minded Finance Business Partner to play a key role in driving financial performance and supporting operational decision-making at HMP Forest Bank.
This is a high-impact role where you will provide financial leadership, deliver insight-led analysis, and work closely with senior stakeholders to optimise performance within a complex contract environment.
The Role
You will lead all financial planning and reporting activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and month-end processes, ensuring robust controls and high-quality output. Acting as a trusted advisor to the operational team, you will interpret financial data, challenge performance, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability.
You will also oversee financial compliance, support contract management, and contribute to strategic initiatives, while leading and developing a small finance team.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver accurate and insightful financial reporting, analysis, and forecasts
- Partner with operational leaders to drive performance and informed decision-making
- Identify risks, opportunities, and efficiency improvements across the contract
- Ensure strong financial governance, controls, and compliance
- Support commercial strategy, contract performance, and business planning
- Lead, develop, and manage a team of finance professionals
About You
- Qualified accountant with significant post-qualification experience
- Proven experience in finance business partnering at a senior level
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence and challenge
- Highly analytical, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
- Excellent stakeholder management skills in a complex, matrix environment
- Experience within large or complex contract environments is desirable
Why Apply
This is an opportunity to work in a strategic, visible role where you can directly influence business performance, shape decision-making, and contribute to continuous improvement in a dynamic operational setting.
HMP Forest Bank serves the courts of Greater Manchester and maintains strong community links with a clear focus on resettlement. We provide quality‑of‑life services that support people to make positive changes, offering education, training and work‑ready skills to everyone in custody. Our support continues after release through partnerships that help individuals maintain recovery and lead law‑abiding lives. The prison includes 16 residential units, plus a healthcare centre, gym, library, workshops, visits hall, chaplaincy and kitchen.
Sodexo has a culture built on three hallmarks: Be Positive, Be Courageous and Be the Difference. We encourage people to be positive by creating hope and respect in every interaction, to be courageous by safely challenging behaviours that don’t support a positive environment, and to be the difference by taking actions that improve outcomes for those we support.
By living these hallmarks each day, you help build routines, rituals and behaviours that show what good looks like. You recognise and encourage the right actions, and you lead with intention - knowing every moment of connection counts.
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater
You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way.
In addition, we offer
20+ Sodexo benefits such as Sodexo retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online, Gym discount to maintain a healthy lifestyle, a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support to overcome whenever life has its obstacles including emotional support, legal and financial advice.
For further details regarding our Sodexo benefits please see attached.
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!
About The Company
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.
We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.
We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.
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KEY BENEFITS
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Advice and guidance
Get help with legal, financial, personal or work issues whenever you need it. -
Pension Plan
Save effectively for your future when you join the Sodexo Pension Plan. -
Wellbeing support
Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7. -
Generous leave
For holidays, care needs or major life events, we’ll help you rest and recharge. -
Discounts and savings
Enjoy great deals from leading retailers and use our Bike to Work scheme -
Virtual GP
24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.
Social Impact
Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.
We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.
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