Finance Business Partner

The Finance Business Partner will play a key role within the finance function, supporting strategic and operational decision‑making.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing and analysing financial reports to support effective business decisions.
• Assisting with budgeting, forecasting, and wider financial planning cycles.
• Reviewing financial performance and identifying trends, working closely with departmental leads.
• Analysing variances against plans and forecasts, and recommending corrective actions.
• Supporting scenario planning and evaluating financial outcomes under varying business conditions.
• Assisting with month‑end and year‑end close processes.
• Enhancing financial systems and processes, including automation of reporting.
• Developing dashboards and visual tools to provide timely insights to key stakeholders.
• Ensuring adherence to financial procedures and internal controls.
• Providing ad‑hoc support to the finance team, including audit‑related requirements.

Skills / Attributes / Experience

• Ideally a qualified accountant (or working towards qualification).
• Strong communication skills with proven ability to partner with non‑finance teams and senior stakeholders.
• Proficient in financial software and analytical tools.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• A proactive, solutions‑focused approach to problem‑solving.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, financial security and work‑life balance:

Core Benefits

• 25 days holiday as standard (with additional days awarded through length of service)
• Employer‑matched pension contributions +2%, with total employer contributions available up to 8%
• Life assurance at 4× salary
• Long‑term incapacity benefit at 75% of salary
• 1 paid volunteer/charity day per year
• Flexible working, including hybrid arrangements
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Long service awards
• Paid eye tests + contribution towards glasses

We recognise that attracting and retaining exceptional people goes beyond salary alone. You’ll benefit from above‑market pension contributions, enhanced life assurance, long‑term incapacity protection, and a culture committed to supporting your growth, wellbeing, and future.