Contract Finance Business Partner (6 months)

Itchyfeet Recruitment Agency; Saint Helier; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Itchyfeet Recruitment Agency client is seeking a Finance Business Partner for a 6-month fixed-term contract (35 hours per week) in Jersey/UK. Reporting to Head of Finance, the role blends financial stewardship with strategic business partnering to strengthen performance and accountability.

You will deliver timely financial reporting, provide proactive analysis, lead budgeting and forecasting, and support governance and controls while partnering with stakeholders across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Strong financial expertise with reporting, budgeting, forecasting and governance.
• Ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate, timely financial reporting to support decision-making.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Provide proactive financial analysis and constructive challenge to stakeholders.
• Maintain strong financial controls and governance.
• Build relationships and provide trusted financial advice.
• Drive process improvement and automation in finance.

Skills

Management reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Our client is seeking a Finance Business Partner for a fixed-term contract of 6 months, working 35 hours per week. This role will report to the Head of Finance and will combine financial stewardship, business insight, and strategic support to enhance organisational performance and accountability. The successful candidate will play a crucial part in the organisation's development as it aims to strengthen its role within the financial sector. You will deliver accurate, timely, and insightful financial reporting that underpins effective decision-making across the organisation, and provide proactive financial analysis and constructive advice to help stakeholders manage budgets, identify risks and opportunities, and meet organisational objectives.

Job Duties:

• Deliver accurate, timely, and insightful financial reporting that supports effective decision-making across the organisation.
• Provide proactive financial analysis, business partnering, and constructive challenge to help stakeholders understand performance, manage budgets, identify risks and opportunities, and achieve organisational objectives.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting activities, ensuring plans are robust, realistic, and aligned to strategic priorities, while monitoring financial performance and providing support for corrective actions as necessary.
• Maintain strong financial controls, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information through effective management of transactions, reconciliations, month-end and year-end processes, and compliance with accounting policies.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, providing trusted financial advice and guidance, and contributing to management discussions through evidence-based analysis.
• Drive continuous improvement through process optimisation, reporting enhancements, automation, and finance transformation initiatives to improve efficiency and strengthen controls.
• Support robust governance and compliance by maintaining audit trails, adhering to audit requirements, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations, accounting standards, and statutory reporting obligations.

Job Requirements:

• Strong financial expertise with excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Experience in management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, financial control, and governance.
• Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights.
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills, alongside commercial awareness and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Proficiency in financial systems, advanced Excel, and Power BI.
• Desirable: Experience in financial services or regulatory environments.

What You’ll Love:

Working with our client provides an opportunity to join a team with purpose, passion, and pride, dedicated to maintaining high regulatory standards. You will work alongside individuals who strive for excellence and professionalism, fostering an environment of respect, integrity, and teamwork. This unique working experience allows you to contribute to a larger mission while enjoying a collaborative and enjoyable workplace.