Finance Business Partner

We are seeking a highly capable Finance Business Partner to join our clients finance function in a commercially focused, delivery-driven role. This position will suit a self-motivated finance professional with exceptional Excel capability and a proven ability to operate accurately under tight deadlines in a fast paced environment.

The Finance Business Partner will work closely with operational and commercial stakeholders, providing high-quality financial insight and support across budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis. The role is highly Excel-based, involving sophisticated and interdependent models and will also contribute to longer-term projects.

Key Responsibilities
•    Lead budgeting and forecasting activities across multiple cost centres
•    Perform detailed sales analysis and provide actionable insights to the business
•    Partner with operational teams to review and streamline costings
•    Analyse, investigate, and clearly explain variances
•    Prepare accruals derived from detailed sales workings
•    Complete balance sheet reconciliations and post journals on an ad hoc basis
•    Support finance transformation initiatives

The successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CA, CIMA) and demonstrate strong technical capability, attention to detail and the confidence to work closely with non-finance stakeholders. We are also looking for:

•    Advanced Excel skills, including the use of complex formulas and large, layered workbooks (essential)
•    A proactive, self-starting approach with the ability to manage competing deadlines
•    Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and commercial analysis
•    Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and communicate financial
•    Experience using Power BI or similar reporting tools (desirable)
•    Exposure to system implementation or finance transformation projects (desirable)

What We Offer

•    A true business partnering role with meaningful exposure to operational decision-making
•    Involvement in significant upcoming projects, including a new finance system implementation
•    A professional, performance-focused environment that values accuracy, insight, and continuous improvement
•    Exposure to working closely with the Senior Leadership Team and the chance to develop under a highly regarded Finance leader.

To apply, please submit an up to date CV now.