Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner
Location: Uttoxeter, Staffordshire (fully office based with home and flexible working available when required)
Salary: £65k to £70k salary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Business Partner to join a dynamic and forward-thinking SME sized organisation, who are ambitious and in growth mode. This role is ideal for a commercially astute finance professional who thrives on strategic insight, collaborative working, and driving business performance.

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will play a pivotal role in providing financial planning and analysis (FP&A) support across the group, helping to shape decisions at the highest level.

Key Responsibilities:Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead the annual budgeting process, working closely with departments across the business and also presenting at board level.
  
  
• Drive the monthly and quarterly forecasting cycles, ensuring robust and timely updates.
  
  
• Perform detailed financial analysis, offering meaningful insights into variances and trends.
  
  
• Build and maintain financial models to support long-term planning and scenario analysis.
  
  

Management Reporting

• Prepare and present management reports to senior leadership, including analysis of key performance indicators (KPIs).
  
  
• Develop interactive dashboards and tools to track financial and business performance.
  
  
• Deliver ad-hoc financial analysis to inform decision-making and strategic direction.
  
  

Business Partnering

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders and department leads.
  
  
• Support cross-functional teams with financial insights to drive initiatives and projects.
  
  
• Foster strong working relationships across the organisation to align financial goals with business strategy.
  
  

Process Improvement

• Identify and implement efficiency improvements in FP&A processes, tools, and systems.
  
  
• Champion automation and best practice within the finance function.
  
  
• Ensure compliance with relevant policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
  
  

Additional Duties

• Provide support to the broader finance team, including:
  
  
• Covering for the Finance Manager when required
  
  
• Assisting with management accounts reporting
  
  
• Supporting the annual audit process and insurance renewals
  
  
• Participating in project work at the request of the CEO or senior executives
  
  

What We’re Looking For:

• A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
  
  
• Strong background in financial planning, analysis and business partnering
  
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  
  
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and influence at all levels
  
  
• Proficiency in financial modelling and using data to drive decisions
  
  
• High levels of professionalism, initiative, and attention to detail
  
  

This is a full-time onsite role, with the flexibility to work from home or adjust working hours when needed. It’s a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in a values-led organisation during an exciting phase of development. If you’re ready to influence strategic decision-making and work closely with senior leadership, we’d love to hear from you.

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