Commercial Finance Business Partner

Think Specialist Recruitment; Luton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing finance company in Luton is seeking a Finance Business Partner to support expansion. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of post-qualification experience (CIMA/ACCA), advanced Excel skills, and strong commercial finance acumen. You will lead financial reporting and collaborate with multiple teams. This role offers a real opportunity to grow and make an impact within the business, working closely with a knowledgeable finance team.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Exposure to strategic decision-making

Qualifications

• 1-2 years post-qualification experience in finance.
• Proactive mindset with strong commercial acumen.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of weekly, monthly, and annual financial reporting.
• Producing management accounts and managing month-end processes.
• Collaborating with sales teams on budgeting.

Skills

Post-qualification experience (CIMA or ACCA)

Strong commercial finance background

Advanced Excel skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified (CIMA or ACCA)

Job description

Overview

We're thrilled to be partnering with a dynamic and rapidly growing business in the search for an up and coming Finance Business Partner - a fantastic opportunity for a recently qualified finance professional ready to step up and make an impact. The company are based in Luton.

This is a role that was created to support the continued expansion of the company. You'll be joining a well-established, friendly, and knowledgeable finance team who are committed to your development and success. It's the perfect next step for someone who qualified (CIMA/ACCA) in the last 1-2 years and is eager to grow within a commercial finance environment.

What you'll be doing

This is a hands-on role with broad exposure across the business. Your focus will be ensuring tight financial control and leading key reporting processes, while supporting both the Finance Director and Financial Controller.

• Taking ownership of all weekly, monthly, and annual financial reporting
• Producing accurate and timely management accounts
• Managing the month-end and year-end processes, including balance sheet reconciliations
• Supporting the sales and wider operational teams with insights and reporting needs
• Playing a key role in the implementation and ongoing usage of a new finance system, including training colleagues across departments
• Monitoring and reporting on sales margins and identifying anomalies or trends
• Collaborating with the sales team to help build and consolidate budgets
• Assisting with VAT and HMRC returns

What we're looking for

We're seeking a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoys being close to the numbers and the business strategy.

• 1-2 years post-qualification experience (CIMA or ACCA)
• Strong commercial finance background and a proactive mindset
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - you're as comfortable with senior stakeholders as you are with data
• A sharp eye for detail, but always with the bigger picture in mind

Why join?

This role offers:

• A real opportunity to grow with the business and shape the role as it evolves
• Daily collaboration with a highly experienced team who'll support and mentor you
• A chance to work across departments and develop strong business partnering skills
• Exposure to strategic decision-making and business performance analysis

If you're looking to take the next step in your finance career and want to join a company where your work will have a direct impact - we'd love to hear from you.

Think Accountancy and Finance is the finance division of Think Specialist Recruitment, an independent recruitment agency based in Hemel Hempstead and working across the Herts, Beds and Bucks area. We specialise in permanent, temporary and contract recruitment with areas of expertise including: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Finance Admin, Part Qualified Finance, Credit Control and Bookkeepers