Financial Business Partner

Description & Requirements Be part of something great Maximus is a global organisation that specialises in providing health and employment services to millions of people every year. Here in the UK we employ around 5,000 people across the country to deliver services that have a profound impact on people’s lives. From assessments and health services to employability programmes and specialist support, we do work that matters with people who care. Role Summary The Finance Business Partner supports financial planning, analysis, and reporting for the Specialist Service capability area. The role provides insight, challenge, and performance tracking to ensure financial results are accurately reported, understood, and acted upon. Working closely with operations and the Controllership team, the FBP bridges operational activity and financial governance — supporting effective month-end close, forecasting, and continuous performance improvement. Essential Duties and Responsibilities 1. Support forecasting, budgeting, and month-end close for the assigned capability area, ensuring timeliness and accuracy 2. Collaborate with the Controllership and Management Accounts teams to validate journal postings, accruals, and reconciliations 3. Provide financial insight and variance analysis to operational leaders, highlighting trends, risks, and improvement opportunities 4. Prepare financial models and cost analyses to support business planning, efficiency projects, and scenario modelling 5. Support development and tracking of KPIs linked to contract delivery and performance outcomes 6. Contribute to business case preparation and benefit realisation tracking for transformation or operational initiatives 7. Assist with internal and external audit requests, ensuring data integrity and alignment with governance standards. Internal
• Finance Director – UK Business Partnering
• Regional, Capability, Operational Directors
• Controllership and Management Accounts teams
• FP&A and Portfolio Performance teams
• BI&I, Workforce & Demand Management, and Transactional Finance External
• Group/Corporate Finance Qualifications & Experience Essential
• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Experience in management accounting, business partnering, or commercial analysis
• Sound understanding of financial controls and month-end processes
• Strong analytical and Excel/modelling capability Desirable
• Experience in service or contract-based environments advantageous Maximus Competencies
• Embraces Respect
• Partners Effectively
• Creates Innovative Solutions
• Focuses on the Customer
• Demonstrates Compassion
• Takes Responsibility & Acts with Integrity Individual Competencies
• Analytical and commercially aware
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
• Collaborative and proactive mindset
• Effective communicator across finance and operations
• Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Commitment to personal development and continuous learning. Travel Requirements
• UK wide as required. EEO Statement
• MAXIMUS is committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process. We know that feeling included has a dramatic impact on personal wellbeing and are working to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment due to any personal characteristic. Advertisements for posts will include sufficiently clear and accurate information to enable potential applicants to assess their own suitability for the post.
• We are a Disability Confident Leader, thanks to our commitment to the recruitment, retention and career development of people with disabilities and long-term conditions. The Disability Confident scheme includes a guaranteed interview for any applicant with a disability who meets the minimum requirements for a job. When you complete your job application you will find a question asking you if you would like to apply under the Disability Confident Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you feel that you have a disability and apply under this scheme, providing that you meet the essential criteria for the job, you will then be invited for interview. Your Guaranteed Interview application will only be shared with the hiring manager and the local resourcing team.
• Where reasonable, MAXIMUS will review and consider adjustments for those applicants who express a requirement for them during the recruitment process. Minimum Salary £ 0.00 Maximum Salary £ 70,000.00 General information Job Posting Title Financial Business Partner
- Specialist Services Date Tuesday, October 13, 2026 City Remote Country United Kingdom Working time Full-time Closing Date 20-Oct-2026