Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner

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Finance Business Partner £60,000 to £65,000 (pro‑rata) plus excellent benefits, 1x 12‑month fixed‑term contract and 1x 8‑month fixed‑term contract.
Location: Manchester/Scunthorpe (hybrid working – typically two to three days per week across our Manchester and Scunthorpe offices, with at least one day each week based in Scunthorpe).

• Own financial planning, reporting and performance management for your area
• Partner with colleagues across the business to provide financial insight and challenge to drive the business forward
• Deliver cross‑functional projects with clear, data‑led analysis
• Use financial data to identify risks, opportunities and areas for improvement
• Contribute to long‑term planning and forecasting
• Build strong working relationships with stakeholders across different teams
• Continuously look for ways to improve our planning and reporting processes

• A qualified or part‑qualified finance professional (CIMA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent)
• Experience working in a finance business partnering or commercial finance role
• Strong analytical skills and a good understanding of financial planning and reporting
• Confidence in working with stakeholders and communicating financial information clearly
• A proactive mindset and a collaborative approach to problem‑solving
• Good Excel skills and familiarity with financial planning tools

• An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
• 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ)
• Coaching and training to support your career development
• Stream app – giving you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn

We’re building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work.

We’re proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll support you.