Interim Finance Business Partner

A leading global services group has instructed Bayman Atkinson Smythe to recruit an Interim Finance Business Partner based in Greater Manchester. Reporting to the Head of Finance Business Partnering within the Commercial Finance department, you will play a key role in supporting the Head of Human Resources to enhance performance during a significant digital transformation period. Your expertise in Financial Business Partnering will be crucial as you build relationships, provide insight into financial reporting, and drive budgeting and forecasting processes for the central team.

• Provide financial support to the Head of HR  and their team, offering clear insights.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and forecasting cycle
• Deliver concise financial reporting to the Senior Leadership Team, and Senior Finance Team.
• Chair meetings with senior leaders to review expenditures, highlight issues, and provide necessary financial challenges.
• Assist in preparing Quarterly Business Reviews and Annual Budget presentations, including attendance at review meetings.
• Develop and produce relevant departmental reports and KPIs for informed decision-making.
• Support month-end reporting processes with the operational finance team, improving forecasting accuracy.
• Manage forecasting, tracking, and reporting for capital expenditure.
• Collaborate with internal and external audit teams as required.
• Perform any additional ad hoc financial tasks or project work as necessary.

• CIMA / ACCA / ACA qualified accountant with 3+ years of experience.
• Proven experience in Business Partnering, demonstrating the ability to challenge and add value.
• Ability to provide data-driven insights effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High emotional intelligence paired with strong analytical skills.
• Capability to build relationships across all levels within the organization.
• Self-starter with excellent time management skills to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines.
• Advanced Excel proficiency; Power BI/Cognos advantageous
• Able to thrive under pressure and maintain performance during tight deadlines.

This exciting 4-6 month contract offers a competitive rate of £350 per day and the opportunity to partner with senior stakeholders across the business. Applicants need to be available at short notice.