Finance Business Partner

Job Title: Finance Business PartnerLocation: Office basedContract: Maternity CoverHours: FlexibleReporting to: CEOLevel: Senior / Executive Leadership TeamRole OverviewAs Finance Business Partner, you will play a pivotal role in providing financial insight, supporting strategic initiatives, and driving business performance accross the company. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, you will act as a trusted adviser to operational leaders and senior stakeholders, ensuring financial and operational data is translated into clear, actionable insights. This is a highly collaborative and commercially focused role, giving you the opportunity to influence decision-making at a strategic level while driving improvements to financial processes and systems.Key ResponsibilitiesAct as a business partner to operational teams, providing financial insight, challenge, and support for decision-makingLead the budgeting and forecasting process for designated business areas, ensuring alignment with company strategyMonitor performance using financial and non-financial KPIs, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunitiesDeliver accurate and timely management reporting to inform strategic decisionsSupport financial accounting processes, ensuring compliance with reporting standards and internal controlsCollaborate with cross-functional teams on commercial initiatives and strategic projectsDrive process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and consistency of reportingAnalyse operational and financial data to support cost control, efficiency, and profitabilityPromote the effective use of systems and technology to improve reporting and analysisExperience RequiredCIMA qualification (or equivalent experience)Proven experience as a Finance Business Partner or in a commercially focused finance roleStrong data analysis skills with advanced Excel; ERP or financial systems knowledge desirableAbility to present complex financial data clearly to non-financial stakeholdersProactive approach with excellent problem-solving and process improvement skillsStrong communication and relationship-building abilities, with the confidence to challenge constructivelyAnalytical mindset with high attention to detail