Finance Business Partner

Hays Senior Finance; Bolton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing logistics business in Bolton is seeking a qualified accountant for an interim Finance Business Partner role. This position involves delivering financial insights and decision support analysis, engaging with key stakeholders to improve performance and drive growth. This role offers a market-competitive salary and the potential for a temp-to-perm opportunity.

Benefits

Generous market rate

Temp-to-perm potential

Qualifications

• Experience in a Finance Business Partner role.
• Proven experience in commercial finance and decision support.
• Proficient in financial modelling.

Responsibilities

• Deliver decision support analysis and financial insight.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Evaluate business cases and cost-saving initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Fully qualified accountant

Tools

Excel

Finance systems

Job description

Your new company
A rapidly growing logistics business in Bolton.
Your new role
An interim Finance Business Partner role, reporting to the Financial Director and delivering a range of decision support analysis. You will act as a strategic partner to the business leaders, by providing financial insight, analysis, and guidance that supports decision-making, improves financial performance, and drives business growth. You will build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the business, acting as a trusted advisor. Deliver insightful financial analysis and reports to support operational and strategic decisions. Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes for designated business areas. Challenge business performance constructively to ensure alignment with financial targets and objectives. Translate complex financial data into meaningful, actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders. Partner with operational teams to evaluate business cases, cost-saving initiatives, and investment decisions. Identify risks and opportunities, providing early warning of potential variances from budget or forecast. Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial procedures, and corporate governance. Support month-end close processes, variance analysis, and reporting for relevant departments & drive continuous improvement in financial processes and business partnering practices.
What you'll need to succeed
You will be a fully qualified accountant with previous experience in a Finance Business Partner role. Proven experience in commercial finance and decision support. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Ability to influence and challenge stakeholders at all levels. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Commercial awareness and understanding of operational performance drivers. You will be highly IT-literate, proficient in financial modelling and using Excel and finance systems. You will be available to start at short notice and happy to commit to an interim role for six months.
What you'll get in return
A varied and rewarding role at a generous market rate. Initially an interim role for six months. The role offers a genuine temp-to-perm potential for the right candidate.
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