Business Partner

Butler Rose Ltd; Thame; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic and fast-growing business in the UK seeks a Finance Business Partner to provide accurate financial insights and drive business performance. The role demands advanced Excel skills, experience with Power BI, and strong communication abilities. Key responsibilities include leading month-end reporting, preparing income statements, and acting as a business partner to support growth strategies. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence business decision-making through data analysis and reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in accounting/finance roles.
• Proven advanced skills in Excel with macros.
• Experience in building dashboards and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end balance sheet reporting.
• Prepare monthly income statements and forecasts.
• Act as a Business Partner to support growth.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Data analysis

Education

ACCA, ACA, CIMA Qualified, PQ or QBE

Tools

Power BI

ERP systems

Job description

Butler Rose is partnering with a dynamic and fast-growing business to recruit a Finance Business Partner. This is a key role within the finance function, providing timely and accurate financial information, insight and analysis to support decision‑making and drive business performance.

We are looking for someone who thrives on building reports, loves working with data, and has advanced Excel skills. Power BI experience is a strong advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead month‑end balance sheet reporting, including intercompany and cash reconciliations.
• Prepare and submit monthly income statements, forecasts and supporting analysis for management and group reviews.
• Act as a true Business Partner to support business strategy and growth.
• Support budget preparation and submissions.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing timely evidence and explanations.
• Create and maintain clear, user‑friendly reports to analyse revenue, expenses, variances, and trends.
• Develop dashboards and models in Excel, with Power BI experience advantageous, to support reporting and analysis requirements.
• Provide in‑depth historical data analysis and actionable recommendations for business decisions.
• Collaborate on ERP system initiatives, including implementations and process improvements.
• Ensure finance processes are efficient, compliant, and continuously improving.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' experience in accounting/finance roles.
• Advanced Excel skills (including macros).
• Experience building dashboards, with Power BI advantageous.
• Strong communication skills - able to explain complex processes simply and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proactive, with a "can‑do" attitude and drive for change.
• Experience with process mapping and change management.
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.

Desirable

• ACCA, ACA, CIMA Qualified, PQ or QBE
• Coding or ERP implementation experience

Competencies

• Highly organised, structured, and detail‑oriented.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing abilities.
• Self‑motivated and driven to deliver results.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Finance professional who enjoys turning data into insight and influencing business performance. If you are passionate about reporting, analysis, and partnering with the business to drive growth, we'd love to hear from you.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.