Contract Finance Business Partner - 6 months

Itchyfeet Recruitment Agency; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 92,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Itchyfeet is seeking a Contract Finance Business Partner for a 6-month fixed-term role. You will deliver accurate financial reporting, provide proactive analysis, and partner with stakeholders to manage budgets and forecast performance.

You will lead budgeting activities, maintain strong controls, and drive finance transformation initiatives. This position reports to the Head of Finance and operates in a fast-paced regulatory environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in management reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
• Ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Proficiency in financial systems, advanced Excel, and Power BI.
• Experience in financial services or regulatory environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate, timely financial reporting to support decision-making.
• Provide proactive financial analysis, business partnering and challenge stakeholders.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting activities aligned to strategic priorities.
• Maintain strong financial controls and month/year-end processes.
• Build relationships and provide trusted financial advice to stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement through process optimisation and automation.
• Support governance and compliance with audit trails and regulatory reporting.

Skills

Financial analysis

Management reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Contract Finance Business Partner - 6 months

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.

Could this be the right opportunity for you? If this opportunity sounds right for you, we’d love to hear from you. Our friendly and experienced recruitment team is here to answer your questions, offer guidance and support you throughout the process. Simply submit your CV in confidence , and our Candidate Manager will arrange for one of our consultants to get in touch to organise an initial meeting, either face to face, via Microsoft Teams or by telephone, whichever suits you best. We look forward to getting to know you and learning more about what you’re looking for.