Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner - Manchester, UK

Hybrid Working- 2 days in the office

Salary: £46,000 (Negotiable)

30 days holidays onset Plus bank holidays
- Looking for immediate start

Join a forward-thinking organisation based in Manchester, where finance plays a pivotal role in shaping commercial decisions and driving sustainable performance. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders to turn data into clear insights, support strategic planning, and help deliver measurable outcomes across the business. This is a role for someone who enjoys partnering, influencing, and improving how decisions are made backed by a coopeartive culture and a strong focus on continuous improvement.

• Partner with key stakeholders to provide financial insight, challenge assumptions, and support effective decision-making.
• Own and drive budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Analyse variances against budget and forecast, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.
• Support the development of business cases and evaluate financial implications of strategic initiatives.
• Produce clear, decision-ready reporting for senior leaders, translating financial data into practical insights.
• Monitor performance metrics and trends, highlighting risks and opportunities to improve outcomes.
• Collaborate with operational teams to improve financial processes, controls, and reporting effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial policies, procedures, and internal governance requirements.

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) or equivalent demonstrable experience in a finance business partnering role.
• Strong commercial finance acumen with the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel skills, including complex modelling, data analysis, and the ability to build robust reporting packs.
• Experience with budgeting and forecasting cycles, including variance analysis and performance management.
• Strong analytical capability with excellent attention to detail and a structured approach to problem-solving.
• Proven ability to communicate clearly and present financial information in an accessible, business-focused way.
• Experience using ERP and finance systems (for example, SAP, Oracle, or similar) to support reporting and planning.
• Knowledge of financial controls and governance, ensuring accurate reporting and adherence to policy.