Finance Business Partner

Where Warwick What Accounting Type Contract Salary Daily Finance  Business Partner Contract Length: 6-Month Contract (Possible Extension) Pay Rate: £500 a day via umbrella (Inside IR35)

Location:

Bristol/East Midlands/Warwick - Hybrid arrangement 2 days on site

Make an impact, not just another report.

This is a genuine business partnering role where you'll work closely with senior operational leaders, influence key investment decisions, and help shape the financial performance of a major business area.

You'll inherit significant responsibility across operational and capital budgets while helping improve forecasting, reporting and decision-making. The environment is fast-paced, highly visible, and ideal for someone who enjoys solving problems and driving improvements.

What You'll DoPartner senior operational stakeholders across multiple business functions.

Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning activities.

Provide commercial challenge and financial insight to support decision making.

Support investment appraisal, prioritisation and business case development.

Monitor performance against key financial and operational measures.

Identify risks, opportunities and improvement initiatives.

Present financial performance updates to both finance and non-finance audiences.

Drive improvements in reporting, governance and financial controls.

What We're Looking For Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).Proven experience as a Finance Business Partner, Senior Finance Business Partner, Commercial Finance Manager or similar.

Strong budgeting, forecasting and planning experience.

Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.

Experience supporting operational or commercial leaders.

Ability to work independently and quickly build credibility.

Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving capability.

Please note:

Due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, unfortunately, your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we may retain your details for any future suitable vacancies and contact you accordingly.

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.