Finance Business Partner

Adjacency Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Adjacency Recruitment Ltd in Birmingham is seeking a Finance Business Partner to lead the commercial finance function and shape growth strategies. This high-visibility role requires strong commercial finance expertise and the ability to influence key decisions.

The ideal candidate will have a background in accounts, experience in fast-paced environments, and familiarity with Sage 50. This position offers clear career progression towards a Head Of Finance role and the opportunity to work in a dynamic, PE-backed organization.

Qualifications

• Strong background in accounts and commercial finance or business partnering.
• Experience in a fast-paced, operationally focused environment.
• Highly commercial mindset capable of challenging and influencing.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial insight and strategic financial guidance to the Directors.
• Drive the budgeting and forecasting process.
• Produce accurate monthly management accounts.

Skills

Commercial finance experience

Sage 50

Strategic financial guidance

Cashflow & Treasury Management

Job description

We are partnering with a rapidly growing facilities management organisation, recently backed by private equity, as they look to appoint a Finance Business Partner.

This is a highly visible role, offering the opportunity to take ownership of the commercial finance function and play a key part in shaping the next phase of growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide commercial insight and strategic financial guidance to the Directors.
• Drive the budgeting and forecasting process, supporting operational and commercial planning.
• Produce accurate monthly management accounts with clear analysis and commentary.
• Prepare year‑end financial statements and manage audit requirements.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations and oversee all journal postings (accruals, prepayments, depreciation, etc.).
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns and ensure all HMRC compliance.
• Cashflow & Treasury Management: oversee daily bank reconciliations and cash postings.
• Oversee purchase ledger, payments, and credit control functions.

What We Are Looking For?

• Strong background in accounts and commercial finance / business partnering
• Experience in a fast‑paced, operationally focused environment
• Experience using Sage 50
• Highly commercial mindset with the confidence to challenge and influence
• Comfortable working in a change‑led, PE‑backed or growth business
• Opportunity to step into a key leadership role within a PE‑backed business
• Clear career progression to Head Of Finance Role
• Genuine scope to influence and shape the finance function
• Fast‑moving, entrepreneurial culture with clear growth ambitions