Finance Business Partner

Overview

You'll play a key role in preparing accurate financial data, maintaining strong controls, and ensuring tight management of working capital — contributing directly to both divisional success and wider group investment. This is a highly visible role, partnering with the MD and senior leadership team to drive performance through clear, actionable financial reporting.

This is a full-time permanent role and will be mostly based from our office in Haydock, with occasional travel to Leicester.

• Partner with the local MD and senior leadership team to deliver relevant management information.
• Collaborate with finance and commercial teams across the group to ensure control compliance.
• Manage working capital, including cashflow preparation, WIP control, and billing process improvements.
• Maintain key tax control accounts and oversee payroll processes for finance sign‑off.
• Lead and support divisional projects, such as system integrations and acquisition activity.
• Ensure best practice controls are followed and continuously improved.
• Liaise with external auditors during the annual audit process.
• Act as a senior leader within the division, mentoring and supporting junior team members.

• Fully qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA professional.
• Sharp analytical mind and forward‑thinking approach to data.
• Genuine interest in the commercial side of finance and a creativity to solve problems and add value.
• Strong relationship building and influencing skills to gain buy‑in from stakeholders at all levels.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (option to buy more).
• Group personal pension plan.
• Hybrid working flexibility.
• Car allowance.
• Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications.
• 24/7 access to a virtual GP and mental‑health support & counselling services.
• Cycle‑to‑Work scheme.
• Discount club: supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more.
• Life assurance cover.
• Long‑service recognition.
• Enhanced maternity pay.
• Active local social committees & regular social events.
• Paid volunteering opportunities in your community.

When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job; you’re starting a career with real support behind it.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer.