Finance Business Partner

Inspired Thinking Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Finance Business Partner to drive financial performance through strategic insights. The role involves supporting client account teams, producing financial results, and engaging in budgeting. Candidates should be AAT qualified or pursuing ACA/ACCA/CIMA, with strong Excel skills and a proven track record in finance.

Benefits

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Annual Wellbeing Day

Pension scheme

Medical Cash Plan

Flexible working options

Employee discounts and savings platform

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Monthly Employee Awards with bonuses

Wellbeing programs and family-friendly leave

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role and organization.
• Effective communication skills with high standards of accuracy.
• Strong MS Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Support client account teams with financial insights for decision-making.
• Produce and analyze monthly/annual financial results.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes.

Skills

Relationship-building

Organizational skills

Communication skills

MS Excel

Education

Fully or part-qualified AAT

Working towards ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

SAGE Intacct

Job description

As a Finance Business Partner, you will work closely with the Client Account teams to support and advise on strategic and operational decision-making through insights that aim to drive better financial performance. You will be a trusted partner, able to challenge and provide support and recommendations in decision-making processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate in a finance business partnering capacity to support the client account teams by providing insights that drive informed decision-making.
• Support the Finance Director – Marketing Services in delivering the objectives of the client accounting finance function.
• Produce period and year-end results for relevant Client Account teams, including management analysis, highlighting variances, trends, and impacts on the business plan and forecasts.
• Partner with Client Account Directors to prepare and analyze the monthly job tracker to gross margin level, investigating and commenting on significant variances.
• Conduct post-month-end debriefs with Account Directors, focusing on P&L performance, variance analysis, staff costs, risks, and opportunities.
• Review and support the Client Account teams in managing working capital (sales reserves, aged debt, WIP).

• Assist in the timely preparation of forecasts and budgets, reviewing assumptions.
• Support the Head of Client Reporting to ensure timely revenue billing, processing, and purchase order management for major clients.
• Provide detailed analysis to guide client decision-making.
• Collaborate with Client Account teams to ensure they understand the financial implications of operational decisions.
• Participate in regular meetings with Client Account Directors as the primary finance contact.
• Undertake financial analysis and reporting as needed.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes and procedures.
• Perform other ad-hoc tasks and reporting as required.

• Qualifications: Fully or part-qualified AAT, or working towards ACA/ACCA/CIMA.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work autonomously.
• Experience in a similar role and organization.
• Effective communication skills with high standards of accuracy and presentation.
• Knowledge of SAGE Intacct or similar finance platforms (preferable).
• Strong MS Excel skills.

We offer:

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Annual Wellbeing Day
• Pension scheme
• Medical Cash Plan
• Flexible working options
• Employee discounts and savings platform
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Monthly Employee Awards with bonuses
• Charity and volunteer initiatives
• Referral bonuses
• Wellbeing programs and family-friendly leave

We Value Diversity

We champion diversity and ensure all applicants receive fair treatment regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality. We are committed to increasing visibility and recognition of underrepresented groups and fostering an inclusive environment.

We support community groups for employees, such as Black ITGers Together, LGBTQ+ Together, and others, to promote connection and support.

What next?

If you're interested, please submit your application, and a team member will contact you.