Senior Finance Business Partner

Senior Finance Business Partner Are you an experienced Finance Business Partner who enjoys getting out from behind the numbers and working closely with operational teams? I am recruiting for a Senior Finance Business Partner to join a successful, growing organisation operating within a fast-paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who can turn complex financial and operational data into clear insight that drives business performance.

Working closely with the Finance Director and senior operational management , you will play a key role in improving operational efficiency, identifying commercial opportunities, protecting margins and supporting informed decision-making across the business. You will also lead and develop two Finance Business Partners. As Senior Finance Business Partner, your responsibilities will include:
Partnering with senior operational stakeholders to provide meaningful financial and commercial insight. Reviewing and challenging labour planning to drive greater efficiency and operational performance. Analysing performance across different sites, customers and product lines to identify trends, risks and opportunities. Identifying opportunities to improve cost recovery, reduce waste, protect margins and maximise revenue . Monitoring key operating and packaging costs and ensuring changes are appropriately reflected within costing models.

Using Excel, Power BI and other business intelligence tools to improve reporting and provide actionable management information. Ensuring key cost issues are accurately reflected within management accounts, forecasts and performance reporting. Leading, coaching and developing two Finance Business Partners . Building strong relationships across Finance, Operations, Planning and other key business functions. To be successful in this position, you will ideally have: A recognised accounting qualification such as CIMA or ACCA , although qualified-by-experience candidates will also be considered .

Strong experience within finance business partnering, management accounting, operational finance or commercial analysis . Excellent Excel skills with experience of financial modelling and performance analysis. Strong working knowledge of Power BI and business intelligence/reporting tools. The ability to take complex financial and operational information and translate it into clear commercial recommendations. Strong communication skills and the confidence to challenge and influence senior stakeholders .

Experience managing, coaching or developing others. A highly organised approach with the ability to operate effectively within a fast-paced environment. Previous knowledge of Prophet or Anaplan would be advantageous but is not essential. Why apply? This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to take on a high-profile commercial finance role with genuine exposure to senior leadership and operational decision-making.

Rather than simply reporting on historic numbers, you will have the opportunity to influence business performance, challenge operational decisions and identify opportunities that positively impact costs, revenue and margins . The position is primarily based in Sittingbourne , with some involvement across other Kent location Interested? Apply today or contact Ryan Latter or the Reed Finance Team for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.