Finance Business Partner

Do you thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment?

Do you enjoy having a real impact across a growing business?

Are you looking for a role that blends commercial finance with hands-on operational insight?

Our client, a highly respected business within the motorsport and automotive sector, is looking for an experienced Finance Business Partner to join their team on a permanent, full-time basis. Based near Chipping Warden in Oxfordshire, this is a brilliant opportunity to work within a modern, well-equipped facility as part of a close-knit and passionate team.

The ideal candidate will be a commercially astute finance professional with a strong background in reporting, analysis, and process improvement within a fast-moving SME environment. You’ll play a key role in shaping financial decisions across the business and will work closely with project managers, operational teams, and senior leadership to drive performance and profitability.

Key Responsibilities:
• Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts with analysis and commentary
• Develop insightful weekly and monthly reports and dashboards to support performance tracking
• Analyse trends, KPIs, and variances to inform strategic decision-making
• Partner with project teams to manage margins and job closures
• Manage accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations
• Oversee company VAT/Intrastat returns and ensure compliance with HMRC requirements
• Maintain oversight of company bank accounts and credit card reconciliations
• Oversee accounts payable processes, supplier statement reconciliation, and payment runs
• Work closely with purchasing to optimise supplier terms and monitor spend
• Recommend and implement process improvements to support reporting and efficiency
• Act as a change champion within the business, supporting system and workflow enhancements

What We’re Looking For:
• AAT qualified (ideally studying towards ACCA/CIMA)
• Proven experience in a Finance Business Partner, Management Accountant or similar role
• Excellent understanding of SME financial processes from end-to-end
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel and confidence using Sage 200
• A proactive, organised, and solutions-focused mindset
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Automotive or motorsport industry experience is highly desirable

What’s on Offer:
• Salary of £50,000+ depending on experience
• A modern working environment with excellent facilities
• Free on-site parking and on-site gym
• Weekly team perks including Fish & Chip Fridays and regular staff events
• Guaranteed Christmas shutdown
• Supportive wellbeing initiatives through “Looking After Me”
• A close-knit, collaborative culture with the chance to work on exciting, world-class vehicle projects

To express interest in this role, please submit your CV along with details of your current salary and notice period. For a confidential discussion, contact Daniel Marlow on or connect on LinkedIn: https://in/danielmarlowrecruitment/