Finance Business Partner

Job Description:

We're looking for a Finance Business Partnering Manager to join our evolving finance function and play a key role in supporting strategic decision‑making across our central functions.

This role partners directly with senior leaders across areas such as HR, IT, Sales & Marketing and Commercial. You'll lead budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis and insight for the corporate centre while also owning group‑wide indirect cost analysis as part of the FP&A team.

If you enjoy influencing decision‑making, driving insight, and improving financial processes, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact.

What You'll Be Doing

• Partner with corporate centre leaders to provide financial insight, challenge, and support across strategic and operational decisions.
• Lead monthly performance reporting, clearly explaining variances and cost drivers.
• Manage forecasting and budgeting cycles for both corporate functions and group‑wide indirect costs.
• Provide financial modelling and analytical support for key initiatives and business cases.
• Own indirect cost trend analysis, identifying meaningful movements and providing actionable insight.
• Develop improved reporting and analytical frameworks to enhance transparency and understanding of overheads.
• Line‑manage and coach a direct report, supporting their development and growth.
• Deliver ad‑hoc financial analysis as required.

About You

You're a proactive, commercially minded finance professional who is confident influencing senior stakeholders and enjoys driving meaningful insight.

You'll bring:

Qualified accountant status (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Strong financial modelling and analytical skills

Experience working in a complex organisational or multi‑stakeholder environment

Excellent communication skills and the ability to challenge constructively

A continuous improvement mindset and passion for enhancing processes

Strong organisational skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines

A collaborative approach and confidence working cross‑functionally

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